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BT61 FNJ

2011 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,656 mi
Last recorded69,656 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C150,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 FNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 69,656 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 67,607 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2024 65,286 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test parking permit ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened bush perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened bush perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively on rotation off wheel (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 65,286 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall separation and cords 155/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test parking permit ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened bush perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened bush perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively on rotation off wheel (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 63,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 59,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 17 Feb 2022 59,364 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining clamp (6.1.2 (a))

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2021 52,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front wiper blade starting to smear the windscreen

rear exhaust hangars corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2021 52,874 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating disc inner surface contaminated with rust concentrated in one area (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front wiper blade starting to smear the windscreen

rear exhaust hangars corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2020 47,589 miles

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

horn signals when turning steering wheel

Fail 9 Jan 2020 47,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

horn signals when turning steering wheel

Pass 7 Jan 2019 40,549 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 31,318 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre side wall cut

Pass 30 Jan 2017 24,580 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 17,763 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 16,510 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 16,510 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BT61 FNJ is a 2011 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BT61 FNJ, 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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BT61 FNJ is a 2011 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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