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BG61 CHD

2011 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,646 mi
Last recorded84,646 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C150,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 CHD
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 84,646 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 80,534 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 80,534 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to mis-fire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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 31 Jul 2023 79,863 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 78,565 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 78,565 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 76,896 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 76,894 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 69,935 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 69,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 61,486 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 51,635 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 42,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 33,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside and offside registration lamp outer covers missing

Pass 17 Oct 2015 21,562 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 13,863 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 CHD is a 2011 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BG61 CHD, 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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BG61 CHD is a 2011 Citroen C1, first registered on 3 November 2011.

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