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CV61 XAJ

2011 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,782 mi
Last recorded101,782 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C150,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 XAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 101,782 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 89,784 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 82,718 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 82,718 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 77,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 71,333 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 65,492 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 52,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEEDS EARLY ATTENTION. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 May 2019 52,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEEDS EARLY ATTENTION. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 49,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 29 Apr 2017 48,155 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 47,495 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 41,751 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 28,428 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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CV61 XAJ is a 2011 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XAJ, 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 CV61 XAJ registered?

CV61 XAJ is a 2011 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is CV61 XAJ safe to buy?

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