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BG61 CEF

2011 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,872 mi
Last recorded85,872 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C150,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 CEF
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 85,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 74,949 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2024 68,453 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Axle corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2023 65,922 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 63,673 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s & N/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 62,200 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 57,190 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 50,460 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 46,914 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 46,914 miles

Direction indicator not working all indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 39,005 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 37,327 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Fail 10 Feb 2016 37,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 10 Nov 2014 33,317 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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BG61 CEF is a 2011 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BG61 CEF, 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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What year was BG61 CEF registered?

BG61 CEF is a 2011 Citroen C1, first registered on 16 November 2011.

Is BG61 CEF safe to buy?

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