2009 Citroen C1 1.4L Diesel · GL59 OPE
2009 Citroen C1 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 141,580 miles. MOT expired on 14 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C1
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,580 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
GL59 OPE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2025
- 141,580 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL59 OPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Citroen C1 (GL59 OPE) between November 2012 and March 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”.
GL59 OPE Mileage History
- 25/11/201243,701 mi
- 29/10/201356,052 mi+12,351 mi
- 27/10/201476,275 mi+20,223 mi
- 27/10/201476,275 mi
- 06/01/201684,274 mi+7,999 mi
- 08/01/201684,274 mi
- 24/01/201794,798 mi+10,524 mi
- 24/01/201794,798 mi
- 17/01/2018103,238 mi+8,440 mi
- 17/01/2018103,238 mi
- 29/01/2019109,061 mi+5,823 mi
- 29/01/2020113,822 mi+4,761 mi
- 25/01/2021117,663 mi+3,841 mi
- 24/01/2022122,514 mi+4,851 mi
- 25/01/2022122,517 mi+3 mi
- 24/01/2023127,925 mi+5,408 mi
- 26/01/2023127,933 mi+8 mi
- 15/03/2024135,223 mi+7,290 mi
- 10/03/2025141,580 mi+6,357 mi
- 10/03/2025141,580 mi
Average of roughly 7,966 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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