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CV11 PLJ

2011 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,133 mi
Last recorded60,133 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen C150,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 PLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 60,133 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 51,908 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 49,526 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 45,468 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 38,749 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 38,749 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 31,618 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 31,618 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 25,837 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 25,834 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 20,253 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres deteriorated

nail in n/s/rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2015 15,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear tyrewalls perished

Pass 5 Mar 2014 13,035 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Mar 2014 13,033 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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CV11 PLJ is a 2011 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CV11 PLJ, 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 CV11 PLJ registered?

CV11 PLJ is a 2011 Citroen C1, first registered on 9 March 2011.

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