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CY11 CZU

2011 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,992 mi
Last recorded51,992 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C150,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY11 CZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 51,992 miles

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

Vehicle under body and components corroded surface rust

Pass 18 Aug 2025 49,601 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion to all front and rear suspension components

Pass 21 Aug 2024 47,855 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 47,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle fractured not safe (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2023 46,040 miles

corrosion on rear axle

Fail 15 Aug 2023 46,037 miles

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

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

corrosion on rear axle

Pass 18 Aug 2022 43,740 miles

Rear slight bind rear brakes

Pass 17 Aug 2021 41,323 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 40,109 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 40,109 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 39,675 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 38,931 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 38,110 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 38,110 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 37,948 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 37,205 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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CY11 CZU 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 75%.

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 CY11 CZU, 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

How do I check the history of CY11 CZU?

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What year was CY11 CZU registered?

CY11 CZU is a 2011 Citroen C1, first registered on 11 June 2011.

Is CY11 CZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY11 CZU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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