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BV61 SZL

2011 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,714 mi
Last recorded56,714 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C150,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 SZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 56,714 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 54,132 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 54,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 49,707 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 47,570 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 47,570 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 45,221 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 41,329 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 41,329 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 36,216 miles

Exhaust System Corroded But Not Leaking Gas

Front Lower Both Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

Nearside Front Tyre Deteriorated, Close To Limit On 3mm & Very Low Inner Edge 155 65 14 75T Continental

Nearside Rear Tyre Starting To Deteriorate

Offside Front Tyre Deteriorated, Close To Limit On 3mm & Bald Inner Edge 155 65 14 75T Continental

Offside Rear Tyre Deteriorated & Close To Limit On 3mm 155 65 14 75T Continental

Pass 30 Aug 2016 32,272 miles

Both Front & Nearside Rear Tyre Outer Sidewalls Starting To Deteriorate

Exhaust System Corroded But Not Leaking Gas

Front Both Brake Discs Have Slight Corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2015 29,073 miles

tested wet

Pass 21 Aug 2014 25,067 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 SZL is a 2011 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SZL, 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 BV61 SZL registered?

BV61 SZL is a 2011 Citroen C1, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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