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BJ61 YGZ

2011 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,966 mi
Last recorded40,966 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C150,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 YGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 40,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 37,579 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 34,349 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 29,796 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 24,862 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 24,817 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 21,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall /tread badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall tread badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 21,783 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall /tread badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall tread badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 20,800 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 18,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 18,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure Housing broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 17,864 miles

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

Offside Front Outer surface of brake disc corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 16,967 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 15,542 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 13,569 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 13,569 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BJ61 YGZ is a 2011 Citroen C1 in White 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 BJ61 YGZ, 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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What year was BJ61 YGZ registered?

BJ61 YGZ is a 2011 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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