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BV61 CVJ

2011 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,876 mi
Last recorded81,876 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C150,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 CVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 81,876 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 81,631 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 80,571 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 corroded at the flexi ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 80,571 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 corroded at the flexi ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 78,887 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 78,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 75,345 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 72,987 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 63,205 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 50,886 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 47,111 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 47,111 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 32,038 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 20,339 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 14,657 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 14,657 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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BV61 CVJ is a 2011 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV61 CVJ, 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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BV61 CVJ is a 2011 Citroen C1, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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