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BG17 HYB

2017 Citroen C1

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,043 mi
Last recorded72,043 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C127,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 HYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 72,043 miles

CO Emissions just met 0.19

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2026 72,036 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits SEE PRINTOUT (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting split and flexy deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES on 1.6mm + WORN SMOOTH ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing MRF 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 63,842 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective + front flexy hose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE MRF 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 61,400 miles

EMISSIONS JUST MET

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH NS AND OS ON 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre BOTH NS AND OS ()

Fail 2 Mar 2024 61,400 miles

EMISSIONS JUST MET

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working BOTH NS AND OS. PRS replaced both 501 bulbs (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH NS AND OS ON 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre BOTH NS AND OS ()

Pass 15 Feb 2023 47,505 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 37,834 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 37,834 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 25,376 miles

both front tyres getting slightly low on tread

Fail 22 Feb 2021 25,376 miles

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

both front tyres getting slightly low on tread

Pass 29 Feb 2020 18,518 miles

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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BG17 HYB is a 2017 Citroen C1 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 27,766 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 BG17 HYB, 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 9 years old, this Citroen C1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BG17 HYB is a 2017 Citroen C1, first registered on 15 March 2017.

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