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BV09 SWY

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,453 mi
Last recorded130,453 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 SWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 130,453 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 125,117 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 117,194 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From Joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 109,790 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 106,358 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 104,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2021 104,821 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 99,073 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside hand brake has slightly low effort

Fail 12 Jul 2019 99,073 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside hand brake has slightly low effort

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 86,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 May 2018 86,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 72,747 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 72,747 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 58,614 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 48,079 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2014 36,761 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 23,649 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 13,626 miles

Corrosion on inner faces of brake discs

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 SWY is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SWY, 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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BV09 SWY is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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