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BJ11 YYU

2011 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

29,283 mi
Last recorded29,283 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C150,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 YYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 29,283 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2024 28,995 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 28,995 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 28,673 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 28,672 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 27,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 27,985 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both inner edges and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 26,168 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 26,168 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 25,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 22,624 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 21,353 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 20,152 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 17,804 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 14,222 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 10,277 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 10,277 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 YYU 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 70.6%.

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 YYU, 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 YYU is a 2011 Citroen C1, first registered on 23 April 2011.

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