2009 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · PX09 TWM
2009 Citroen C1 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 132,010 miles. MOT status: Failed. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C1
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06 Nov 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,010 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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PX09 TWM Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 23/10/2022
- 132,010 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX09 TWM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2009 Citroen C1 (PX09 TWM) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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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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Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
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Our Verdict
Exercise extreme caution. The recorded s
The primary focus for any buyer should be the evidence of repairs following the October 2022 MOT failure. You must verify if the corrosion to the sills, seat belt anchorages, and suspension mountings was professionally welded and if the vehicle has since passed a subsequent MOT test, as the provided data ends with a failure.
Negotiate heavily based on the extent of the structural work required. Request invoices for the welding and rust-proofing to ensure the repairs were not merely cosmetic. Given the mileage of 132,010, ensure the service history covers timing chain or belt intervals and general wear-and-tear items associated with high-mileage city cars.
Equipped with a 998cc petrol engine, this C1 is designed for economy. It typically falls into a low insurance group and a low annual road tax bracket, making it affordable for new drivers or city commuters.
Maintenance costs are generally low for this engine variant, though the high mileage may increase the frequency of component replacement. Estimated annual running costs, including fuel, tax, insurance, and basic maintenance, are likely to be between £800 and £1,200.
Prioritise a thorough inspection of the chassis and underbody. Specifically, check the nearside and offside rear sills and the suspension component mounting areas, as these were flagged as 'excessively corroded' and 'significantly reducing structural strength' in 2022.
Inspect the front sub-frame for signs of corrosion or recent welding. Additionally, check the rear registration plate lamp and general electricals, as a failure was noted here in the most recent record. A professional pre-purchase inspection focusing on structural integrity is strongly recommended.
This 2009 black Citroen C1 has recorded a total of 132,010 miles. The MOT history is concerning, specifically a failure in October 2022 that identified extensive corrosion across the front sub-frame and rear suspension mounting areas. While it passed in 2021 with an advisory regarding underbody seal, the subsequent structural failures indicate a pattern of deterioration.
No aggregate reliability data is available for the Citroen C1 in this dataset.
Reviewed by the IsItAGoodCar editorial team — Verified automotive analysis synthesized from official vehicle registries.
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