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CE61 VWL

2011 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,987 mi
Last recorded78,987 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C150,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 VWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 78,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2025 78,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 74,094 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 64,511 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 51,621 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 45,001 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 41,979 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 41,979 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 40,808 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 37,439 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 28,778 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 28,778 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 25,035 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 25,035 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 21,810 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 15,935 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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CE61 VWL is a 2011 Citroen C1 in Blue 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 CE61 VWL, 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 CE61 VWL registered?

CE61 VWL is a 2011 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is CE61 VWL safe to buy?

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