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BK11 BVL

2011 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

35,918 mi
Last recorded35,918 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C150,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 BVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 35,918 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 35,918 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 34,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 33,634 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s. front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 32,967 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 32,242 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 31,617 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 31,458 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 30,489 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 28,005 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 28,005 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 26,606 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 25,092 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 20,674 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 15,579 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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BK11 BVL is a 2011 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK11 BVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK11 BVL registered?

BK11 BVL is a 2011 Citroen C1, first registered on 7 March 2011.

Is BK11 BVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK11 BVL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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