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B11 VVN

2006 Citroen C1

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

129,380 mi
Last recorded129,380 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 VVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 129,380 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 129,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 127,407 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))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 124,469 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 121,172 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 118,931 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 118,028 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 112,781 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 105,632 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 98,890 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 91,544 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 82,959 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 75,859 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 69,097 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 62,343 miles

drivers wiper deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2011 54,516 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 17 May 2010 45,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2010 45,941 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 35,959 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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B11 VVN is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 63,048 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 B11 VVN, 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 20 years old, this Citroen C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B11 VVN registered?

B11 VVN is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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The MOT history for B11 VVN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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