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BJ11 VWB

2011 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,997 mi
Last recorded108,997 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C150,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 VWB
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 108,997 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 108,997 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 87,428 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 87,428 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 72,602 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 68,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 62,997 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 62,995 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 57,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by the rear trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 57,916 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by the rear trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 55,584 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 51,751 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 48,676 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 48,676 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2017 47,636 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2017 47,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 41,129 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 41,129 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 34,219 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 34,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 28,168 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 20,145 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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BJ11 VWB is a 2011 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BJ11 VWB, 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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BJ11 VWB is a 2011 Citroen C1, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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