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BF56 YZB

2006 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

96,621 mi
Last recorded96,621 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 YZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 96,621 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 96,609 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 93,633 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 93,633 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 88,359 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 88,359 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 80,514 miles

rear wiper arm broken

Fail 28 Oct 2020 80,514 miles

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

rear wiper arm broken

Pass 17 Oct 2019 69,652 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 69,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 58,872 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s stepped on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 58,870 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s stepped on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 48,450 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 48,450 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 39,198 miles

all 4 tyres have slight perishing and n/s/f tyre worn to 3.00mm .

Fail 1 Nov 2016 39,194 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all 4 tyres have slight perishing and n/s/f tyre worn to 3.00mm .

Pass 6 Nov 2015 28,449 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 28,436 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 28,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 27,978 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 24,062 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 20,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2012 18,143 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 15,825 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 15,825 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 13,938 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 11,730 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 YZB is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YZB, 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 YZB is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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