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CV11 VVE

2011 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,558 mi
Last recorded87,558 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C150,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 VVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 87,558 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 81,923 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 81,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 77,310 miles

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 77,310 miles

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 74,428 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2023 74,428 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2022 71,468 miles

Rear axle corroded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2021 68,565 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 64,824 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 64,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 59,217 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 59,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 53,363 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 47,170 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 40,604 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 40,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 35,288 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 28,959 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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CV11 VVE is a 2011 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VVE, 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 VVE is a 2011 Citroen C1, first registered on 19 April 2011.

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