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BJ11 VWF

2011 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,846 mi
Last recorded96,846 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C150,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 VWF
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 96,846 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 92,910 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 92,890 miles

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 84,823 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 78,314 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 74,679 miles

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

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

n/s/f and both rear inner beads bent

Fail 5 Oct 2021 74,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle catching damaged plastic inner wing on lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner / outer (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner / outer (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

n/s/f and both rear inner beads bent

Pass 8 Oct 2020 71,978 miles

Nearside Front bottm joint lock nut pin missing

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

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

both front tyres worn uneven n/s bald outer o/s bald inner both just legal

Fail 6 Oct 2020 71,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high reflector inscure in light wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front bottm joint lock nut pin missing

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

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

both front tyres worn uneven n/s bald outer o/s bald inner both just legal

Pass 27 Sep 2019 69,243 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 69,243 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 63,550 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear number plate damaged

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear inner beads bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 63,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high does not adjust low enough (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear number plate damaged

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear inner beads bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 59,785 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 54,343 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 45,062 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 37,217 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 37,217 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 30,196 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 VWF is a 2011 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VWF, 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 VWF is a 2011 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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