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CV61 VAJ

2011 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,248 mi
Last recorded27,248 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C150,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 VAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 27,248 miles

front and rear suspension components in a rusty condition

Pass 31 Oct 2024 25,579 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 30 Oct 2024 25,579 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure Bumper protruding (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated Corrosion and glazed (1.1.14 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2023 24,416 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Wing has some corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2023 24,416 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bellow adrift from rack housing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Wing has some corrosion

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Wire supporting rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 23,501 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Sep 2022 23,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Sep 2021 22,559 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 26,206 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 16,446 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 16,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 14,021 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 12,246 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 10,829 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 8,026 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 8,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 5,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 5,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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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CV61 VAJ is a 2011 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CV61 VAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV61 VAJ registered?

CV61 VAJ is a 2011 Citroen C1, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is CV61 VAJ safe to buy?

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