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BJ11 VWK

2011 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,475 mi
Last recorded71,475 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C150,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 VWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 71,475 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle beam slightly corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 11 Feb 2025 71,472 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle beam slightly corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 21 Jan 2025 71,216 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 69,663 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 67,198 miles

Front Sub-frame 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 Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 65,098 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 65,094 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 61,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner arch cover insecure @ front

park brake needs adjustment

Fail 22 Jul 2021 61,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner arch cover insecure @ front

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

park brake needs adjustment

Pass 20 Jul 2020 57,435 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 44,386 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 34,788 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 29,713 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 29,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 25,548 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 22,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 19,639 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 VWK is a 2011 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VWK, 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 VWK is a 2011 Citroen C1, first registered on 1 April 2011.

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