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BT61 VPU

2012 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,844 mi
Last recorded113,844 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 VPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2026 113,844 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 107,300 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 97,299 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 93,149 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 Feb 2022 86,895 miles

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

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 31 Jan 2021 83,927 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 72,556 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 67,498 miles

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

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

nearside/offside front to rear brake pipes at rear showing surface corrosion

some imbalance front brakes nearside lower effort 28%

some imbalance in rear foot brakes offside lower effort 22%

surface cracks in offside rear tyre in treaded area

Fail 31 Jan 2019 67,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside/offside front to rear brake pipes at rear showing surface corrosion

some imbalance front brakes nearside lower effort 28%

some imbalance in rear foot brakes offside lower effort 22%

surface cracks in offside rear tyre in treaded area

Pass 6 Feb 2018 64,449 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside/offside front to rear brake pipes at rear surface corrosion(cleaned and greased

surface cracks in offside rear tyre in treaded area

Fail 6 Feb 2018 64,449 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect ill fitted bulb (1.8.A.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside/offside front to rear brake pipes at rear surface corrosion(cleaned and greased

surface cracks in offside rear tyre in treaded area

wear in front brake disc faces

Pass 23 Jan 2017 52,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 52,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 42,613 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 42,576 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 30,737 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 22,232 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 22,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 VPU is a 2012 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 2012 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 46,294 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 VPU, 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 14 years old, this Citroen C1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BT61 VPU is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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