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BD61 VHM

2011 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,806 mi
Last recorded50,806 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C150,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 VHM
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 50,806 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 38,132 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 38,108 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength [ at inner and outer sill ] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 32,113 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 28,031 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 24,325 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 23,573 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 22,613 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 22,248 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 22,244 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 21,273 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 20,073 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished between treads

Pass 15 Nov 2016 18,970 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 17,206 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 17,202 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (8.2.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 15,617 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BD61 VHM is a 2011 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BD61 VHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD61 VHM registered?

BD61 VHM is a 2011 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is BD61 VHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 VHM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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