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BT11 VUV

2011 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,977 mi
Last recorded100,977 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C150,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT11 VUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 100,977 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 93,135 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 90,048 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023 90,046 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 83,772 miles

fuel cap doesnt lock

Fail 8 Dec 2022 83,772 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

fuel cap doesnt lock

Pass 13 Dec 2021 77,191 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 77,186 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 77,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 74,749 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 71,011 miles

Rear exhaust silencer has temporary repair, but still supported

Pass 24 Jul 2017 67,232 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 67,232 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 59,405 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 52,563 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 40,961 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 40,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BT11 VUV is a 2011 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT11 VUV, 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 BT11 VUV registered?

BT11 VUV is a 2011 Citroen C1, first registered on 17 August 2011.

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