Citroen C1 Vtr (2009)
2009 Citroen C1 Vtr
CarHunch analysed 134 real MOT records for the 2009 Citroen C1 Vtr. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2009 C1 VTR is a reliability concern: only 60.2% pass MOT first time, well below the UK average of 80%, and you should expect around one failure per test across its life. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so while these cars need work, they're not unsafe gambles.
At 74,500 miles median for a 15-year-old car, mileage is slightly high but not alarming—these are real-world runners, not garage queens. The near-zero advisory rate is unusual and suggests failures tend to be material rather than minor, so budget for repairs when they happen. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focusing on the transmission and suspension, which are common weak points on this generation.
What to check before buying a 2009 Citroen C1 Vtr
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (73%) | 98 | 81.7% | 1.4 |
| Petrol (25%) | 34 | 1.7% | 0.15 |
| Electric (1%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Citroen C1 Vtr vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Citroen C1 Vtr vehicles fall between 64,044 and 92,905 miles.
2009 Citroen C1 Vtr — Still on the Road
60 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 71% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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