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BD55 DCV

2006 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

43,521 mi
Last recorded43,521 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 DCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 43,521 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 41,522 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 37,105 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 37,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2022 32,454 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 24,736 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front side repeater damp

suspension corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2021 24,736 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight lens's glazed (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front side repeater damp

suspension corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2020 16,904 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 14,393 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 14,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 12,932 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 12,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2017 11,217 miles

slight cracking in tyres

Pass 4 Nov 2016 10,073 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 9,199 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 8,519 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 7,553 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 6,506 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2011 5,301 miles

front brake discs corroded and in a poor condition

Pass 11 Nov 2010 4,089 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 3,242 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 3,242 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 2,204 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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BD55 DCV is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BD55 DCV, 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 BD55 DCV registered?

BD55 DCV is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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