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BL17 RDU

2017 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,235 mi
Last recorded57,235 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C127,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 RDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 57,235 miles

Corrosion on components

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

Front exhaust mount rubber severely cracked

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning top lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 57,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure severe cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on components

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

Front exhaust mount rubber severely cracked

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning top lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 52,417 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens Broken and Holed (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper Blade No Blade

Fail 20 Aug 2025 52,416 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Mount Broken Rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens Broken and Holed (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper Blade No Blade

Pass 12 Aug 2024 49,992 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

OSR lens cracked.

Fail 12 Aug 2024 49,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

OSR lens cracked.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on.

Pass 20 Jan 2023 42,864 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 41,519 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexible exhaust section. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufacture date, week 13/ 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufacture date, week 13/ 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 34,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 27,271 miles
Pass 15 May 2020

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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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BL17 RDU is a 2017 Citroen C1 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2017 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 27,766 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 BL17 RDU, 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 9 years old, this Citroen C1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BL17 RDU registered?

BL17 RDU is a 2017 Citroen C1, first registered on 23 May 2017.

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