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BD56 FBL

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,387 mi
Last recorded86,387 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 FBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 86,387 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

NSF + OSR bumper corners insecure

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 85,363 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 85,363 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 77,725 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 77,712 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 12 Aug 2021 75,721 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 72,016 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 70,977 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 70,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2017 61,572 miles

Front tyres at 2.mm

Nearside Rear tyre at 2.mm

Pass 2 Dec 2016 53,518 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 44,302 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 34,743 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Dec 2013 28,209 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 23,437 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 19,984 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 16,004 miles

wiper blade plastic clip on arm loose. both front tyres on 2mm.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 13,154 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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BD56 FBL is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD56 FBL, 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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BD56 FBL is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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