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BW11 VCP

2011 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

43,449 mi
Last recorded43,449 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C150,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 VCP
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 43,449 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 40,904 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/14 75T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 40,904 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/14 75T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 38,921 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 36,122 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both os and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 34,229 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 32,496 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 31,612 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 29,964 miles

slight corrosion front discs

Fail 12 Aug 2019 29,964 miles

Headlamp insecure n//s/f headlamp broken temp repair effected (4.1.1 (c))

slight corrosion front discs

Pass 30 Jul 2018 26,735 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 24,237 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 21,030 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 18,655 miles

all 4 tyres showing signs of perishing!

Pass 8 Aug 2014 14,928 miles

front tyres perished

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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BW11 VCP is a 2011 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BW11 VCP, 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 BW11 VCP registered?

BW11 VCP is a 2011 Citroen C1, first registered on 13 August 2011.

Is BW11 VCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW11 VCP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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