2009 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · PJ09 BVW
2009 Citroen C1 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28 May 2009. Recorded mileage 104,355 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C1
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,355 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- 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.
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PJ09 BVW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 104,355 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ09 BVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Citroen C1 (PJ09 BVW) between August 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system o/s (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
PJ09 BVW Mileage History
- 14/08/2024101,052 mi
- 08/10/2024101,066 mi+14 mi
- 08/10/2024101,066 mi
- 30/09/2025104,354 mi+3,288 mi
- 01/10/2025104,355 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,923 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C1 (Mk1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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