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BV09 SWU

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,740 mi
Last recorded115,740 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 SWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 115,740 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 115,676 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 112,796 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 112,794 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 102,193 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s off/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 93,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 93,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 91,674 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 91,674 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 89,405 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 85,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 74,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 14 May 2018 74,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 60,739 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 60,739 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 58,787 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 52,074 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 52,074 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 42,621 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 34,883 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear Tyres cracked and perished

Pass 8 Feb 2013 34,883 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear Tyres cracked and perished

Pass 15 Mar 2012 27,080 miles

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

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 SWU is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SWU, 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 SWU registered?

BV09 SWU is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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