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SW09BCV
2009 CITROEN C1
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 998cc
General Information
- Registration SW09BCV
- Manufacturer CITROEN
- Model C1
- Year 2009
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 998cc
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- Expires 14 Sep 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
14
Passes
6
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
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75 Total Defects Recorded
15 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 84,165 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
28 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 81,706 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear axle corroded
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four[ and brake pipe ends corroded] (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
18 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 81,705 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four[ and brake pipe ends corroded] (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear axle corroded
- Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
18 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 80,347 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
14 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 80,342 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing turret (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
17 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 79,405 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2023 12 Jun 202616 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 79,404 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
2 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 77,734 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- front exhaust hanger bracket heavily corroded
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
17 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 69,561 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
17 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 69,561 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 59,489 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
6 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 48,692 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front-Rear where it meets rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
15 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 37,414 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 37,414 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 26,107 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Slightly (3.6.B.2c)
12 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 26,107 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Slightly (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 16,984 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 7,474 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2015 12 Jun 20264 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 5,541 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2014 12 Jun 202614 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 4,302 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
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SW09BCV was registered on 2009-06-02
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