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BK61 YHN

2011 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,896 mi
Last recorded77,896 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C150,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 YHN
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 77,896 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))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 77,885 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 68,515 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 68,515 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear joint corroded and leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 65,576 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 65,576 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No fluid. (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 63,463 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 60,958 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are cracking. N/S/R tyres has 3mm of tread remaing. 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres have 3mm of tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 59,430 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 56,584 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 48,508 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 48,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 43,681 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 37,269 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 25,120 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)

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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BK61 YHN 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 73.3%.

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 BK61 YHN, 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 BK61 YHN registered?

BK61 YHN is a 2011 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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