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BF56 BXB

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,666 mi
Last recorded98,666 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 BXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 98,666 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test n/s/f and both rear seats ()

Fail 2 Apr 2019 98,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test n/s/f and both rear seats ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 95,480 miles

near side rear tyre inner sidewalls cracking up

Pass 1 Sep 2016 85,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit (3.5.1g)

front discs corroded and worn

n/s rear tyre perished inner / outer walls worn uneven

Fail 1 Sep 2016 85,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs corroded and worn

n/s rear tyre perished inner / outer walls worn uneven

Pass 28 Aug 2015 71,286 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 71,286 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 57,404 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking on the side walls

Pass 30 Aug 2013 47,921 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 30 Aug 2013 47,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front discs worn

Pass 31 Aug 2012 45,504 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on the outer walls

Pass 1 Sep 2011 41,294 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 30,636 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 1 Sep 2009 17,782 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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BF56 BXB is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF56 BXB, 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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BF56 BXB is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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