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CV11 VVB

2011 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,155 mi
Last recorded131,155 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C150,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 VVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 131,155 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced b/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 131,155 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced b/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 126,087 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front and Rear Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 23 Jan 2024 107,399 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 102,524 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 102,524 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155 65 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 97,698 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 97,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155 65 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 80,433 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 80,431 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 57,935 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 57,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 50,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wearing edge

Pass 24 Jan 2018 46,853 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge wearing

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall slight cut

Pass 24 Jan 2017 41,990 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 36,184 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 29,567 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 23,071 miles

o/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

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

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 VVB is a 2011 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VVB, 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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CV11 VVB is a 2011 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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