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BM17 VEV

2017 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,748 mi
Last recorded65,748 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C127,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM17 VEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 65,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 60,034 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 53,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Cracking To Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Cracking To Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Two Out Of Four Bulbs Not Working On High Level Stop Lamp

Tyre Pressure Warning Showing

Pass 31 Jul 2023 47,077 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brake Imbalance 35%, Brake Disc Condition (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face Corroded & Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face Corroded & Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 41,141 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 41,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 31,419 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 17,182 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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BM17 VEV is a 2017 Citroen C1 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BM17 VEV, 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 BM17 VEV registered?

BM17 VEV is a 2017 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 July 2017.

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The MOT history for BM17 VEV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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