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BD56 EZL

2006 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

90,233 mi
Last recorded90,233 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 EZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 90,233 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 90,233 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 82,179 miles

Nearside Rear fuel tank filling neck seal rusty.

Fail 16 Oct 2023 82,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working stop and tail light not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear fuel tank filling neck seal rusty.

Pass 14 Nov 2022 74,081 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 70,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 70,852 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 70,066 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 70,066 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 69,607 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 67,745 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 64,760 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 62,489 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 62,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 55,131 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 41,372 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 35,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

damage to offside rear inner panel

rear tyres cracking

Fail 27 Nov 2013 35,578 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

damage to offside rear inner panel

rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Nov 2012 31,736 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 27,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 27,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

TYRE SIZE 155/65/14

Pass 27 Oct 2010 23,011 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 18,879 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)

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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BD56 EZL is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 BD56 EZL, 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 BD56 EZL registered?

BD56 EZL is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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