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BD11 LCU

2011 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,301 mi
Last recorded90,301 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C150,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 LCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 90,301 miles

Both front lower suspension arm corroded

Both front shocks and lower spring cups corroded

Front anti-roll bar link bushes perished

Rear axle corroded

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2024 89,727 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 89,294 miles

Central centre exhaust in poor condition.

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded.

coolant low.

Pass 8 Mar 2023 88,506 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 88,504 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 87,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 87,891 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 85,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 85,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 84,033 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 84,033 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 80,545 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 80,545 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 69,749 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 19 Sep 2018 69,749 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 4 Aug 2017 60,771 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 52,088 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 31,634 miles

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 28 May 2014 18,027 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 18,027 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Citroen C1?

Based on 2,448,436 MOT tests across 189,733 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
4,548
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
189,733
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,976
Registration plate lamp not working 14,045
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,225
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BD11 LCU is a 2011 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2011 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 50,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,976 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD11 LCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C1 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 15 years old, this Citroen C1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD11 LCU is a 2011 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 May 2011.

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