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BG06 OMB

2006 Citroen C1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,457 mi
Last recorded142,457 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 OMB
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 142,457 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2019 137,533 miles

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

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

rear underbody/inner sills corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2019 137,533 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

rear underbody/inner sills corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 133,673 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear brake pipe corroded. heavily coated in paint unable to fully inspect

oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2018 133,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2017 128,698 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 124,559 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 113,264 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 113,264 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 101,441 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 92,057 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 85,086 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 85,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 72,154 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 72,150 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 56,225 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 56,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 40,150 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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BG06 OMB is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG06 OMB, 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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BG06 OMB is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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