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BV09 SWK

2009 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,672 mi
Last recorded83,672 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 SWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 83,672 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 81,469 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 81,233 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 80,841 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 80,286 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 80,108 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 79,908 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side bushes/washes are wear but not result of movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 78,829 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 77,789 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 77,789 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 74,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 74,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 68,767 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 68,661 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 62,452 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,866 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 46,770 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Mar 2012 37,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r steel wheel rim slightly buckled

o/s/f steel wheel rim buckled slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2012 37,909 miles

n/s/r steel wheel rim slightly buckled

o/s/f steel wheel rim buckled slightly

How Reliable is the Citroen C1?

Based on 2,448,436 MOT tests across 189,733 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
4,548
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
189,733
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,976
Registration plate lamp not working 14,045
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,225
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BV09 SWK is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 55,712 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,976 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV09 SWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C1 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV09 SWK registered?

BV09 SWK is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 19 March 2009.

Is BV09 SWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV09 SWK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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