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BF56 BXZ

2006 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,049 mi
Last recorded84,049 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 BXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 84,049 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

UNDERBODY & FRONT/REAR ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 26 Jun 2024 83,550 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior mirror deteriorated. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various body sections, brake and suspension components, fuel and brake lines undersealed.

Pass 27 Jul 2019 82,952 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 82,952 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing lower ball joint no lock nut fitted (2.1.3 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 76,656 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bent rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 76,656 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft bent (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bent rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 70,857 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 65,164 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 65,164 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 58,268 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 58,063 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 50,552 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 38,299 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 28,709 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 22,298 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 16,060 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 BXZ is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BF56 BXZ, 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 BF56 BXZ registered?

BF56 BXZ is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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