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BG17 XBV

2017 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,307 mi
Last recorded76,307 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C127,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 XBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 76,307 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 63,699 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut, outer tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 52,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 39,688 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 39,604 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 29,067 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 21,192 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 21,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall - 165/60 r15 77h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 15,113 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug weeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 XBV is a 2017 Citroen C1 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XBV, 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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What year was BG17 XBV registered?

BG17 XBV is a 2017 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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