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BB56 BEB

2006 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,688 mi
Last recorded47,688 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB56 BEB
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 47,688 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 45,657 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 43,677 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 42,199 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 39,944 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 37,660 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 33,964 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 29,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

clutch slipping

Pass 12 Sep 2016 23,595 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to n/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to o/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 23,595 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to n/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to o/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 18,796 miles

both rear tyres perishing

petrol cap wont lock

Fail 3 Sep 2015 18,796 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres perishing

petrol cap wont lock

Pass 10 Sep 2014 13,791 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 12,295 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 11,206 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 10,047 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 8,849 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 7,413 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 7,413 miles

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

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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BB56 BEB is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BB56 BEB, 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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BB56 BEB is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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