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BL17 UXO

2017 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,684 mi
Last recorded70,684 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C127,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 UXO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 70,684 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 70,769 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 66,951 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 66,949 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle part (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 66,926 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 66,923 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed coolant low (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush of front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2024 60,503 miles

Exhaust noisy rear back box (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 60,488 miles

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

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from transmission Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 51,235 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 51,178 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 40,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 33,049 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 28,131 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))

chip to n/s/f windscreen

Pass 14 May 2020 20,166 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (suspected gearbox seal(s) ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020 20,166 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/15) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (suspected oil filter) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (suspected gearbox seal(s) ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 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 UXO is a 2017 Citroen C1 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UXO, 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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BL17 UXO is a 2017 Citroen C1, first registered on 20 May 2017.

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