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BV09 SWN

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,116 mi
Last recorded59,116 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 SWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 59,116 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 58,004 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 57,012 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 54,715 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 51,888 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 48,720 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 48,720 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 48,603 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 44,160 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 31,929 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 31,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 23,054 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 23,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 SWN is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SWN, 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.

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What year was BV09 SWN registered?

BV09 SWN is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 18 March 2009.

Is BV09 SWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV09 SWN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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