2009 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · RE09 VBL
2009 Citroen C1 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28 May 2009. Recorded mileage 90,694 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C1
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,694 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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RE09 VBL Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 27/02/2026
- 90,694 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE09 VBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Citroen C1 (RE09 VBL) between July 2012 and February 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
RE09 VBL Mileage History
- 03/07/201223,984 mi
- 28/10/201327,338 mi+3,354 mi
- 21/10/201432,868 mi+5,530 mi
- 21/10/201432,868 mi
- 10/10/201537,989 mi+5,121 mi
- 01/10/201642,910 mi+4,921 mi
- 01/10/201642,910 mi
- 14/10/201747,731 mi+4,821 mi
- 29/03/201957,128 mi+9,397 mi
- 30/03/202065,655 mi+8,527 mi
- 09/03/202173,554 mi+7,899 mi
- 22/03/202281,201 mi+7,647 mi
- 17/04/202384,011 mi+2,810 mi
- 01/07/202488,007 mi+3,996 mi
- 27/02/202690,694 mi+2,687 mi
Average of roughly 4,886 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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