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BT61 VRE

2012 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

62,307 mi
Last recorded62,307 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C146,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 VRE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 62,307 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 58,722 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 58,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 55,606 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper and arm missing

Fail 5 Jan 2024 55,606 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper and arm missing

Pass 3 Jan 2023 53,022 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 155/65/14t (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 53,022 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 155/65/14t (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 50,076 miles

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

rear wiper arm and blade missing

Fail 7 Jan 2022 50,076 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

rear wiper arm and blade missing

Pass 6 Jan 2021 47,573 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 47,573 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 43,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 43,085 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 35,878 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 35,872 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 28,065 miles

Engine Management Light on

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 22,121 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 22,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre outer wall perished & cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2016 19,995 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 17,356 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 17,356 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 15,541 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 15,541 miles

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

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

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 VRE is a 2012 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VRE, 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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What year was BT61 VRE registered?

BT61 VRE is a 2012 Citroen C1, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is BT61 VRE safe to buy?

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