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CX61 BYG

2011 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,284 mi
Last recorded92,284 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C150,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX61 BYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 92,284 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 92,276 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 83,577 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 78,086 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 71,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is just 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 71,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is just 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 63,687 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 58,160 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 58,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both full length presented greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 54,745 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 50,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 43,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm 155/65 R14 75T (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 43,186 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" (8.2.2)

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm 155/65 R14 75T (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 35,467 miles

Nearside Front starting to crack and below 3mm

Nearside Rear starting to crack

Pass 2 Sep 2015 28,700 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 24,169 miles

front wiper blade starting to split on end

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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CX61 BYG is a 2011 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CX61 BYG, 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 CX61 BYG registered?

CX61 BYG is a 2011 Citroen C1, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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