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BL63 VBZ

2014 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,085 mi
Last recorded53,085 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen C138,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL63 VBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 53,085 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease near front to rear near flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded near front to rear near flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump drain plug. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 53,070 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease near front to rear near flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded near front to rear near flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump drain plug. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 48,683 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe & wishbones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle & both rear shockers corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2025 48,638 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe & wishbones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle & both rear shockers corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2024 48,060 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes & both hub pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe & wishbones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2023 46,059 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 46,057 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 44,715 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 41,150 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 40,266 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 37,742 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 37,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 33,071 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 29,428 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BL63 VBZ is a 2014 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 38,297 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 BL63 VBZ, 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 12 years old, this Citroen C1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL63 VBZ is a 2014 Citroen C1, first registered on 27 January 2014.

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