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BD11 VHY

2011 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,201 mi
Last recorded138,201 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C150,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 VHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 138,201 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable Corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 121,336 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 106,215 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

underbody braking and suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2023 106,215 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underbody braking and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2022 94,757 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded and back box baffles rattling

Pass 6 Sep 2021 85,074 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 79,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 72,134 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 71,830 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 57,390 miles

advise sharp edges on near side front wing panel

Fail 22 Aug 2018 57,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

advise sharp edges on near side front wing panel

Pass 19 Jun 2017 51,489 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 43,968 miles

osf tyre low tread

Pass 24 Jun 2015 35,639 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 25,775 miles

advise front discs and pads bworn very close to limit

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 VHY is a 2011 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHY, 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 VHY is a 2011 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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