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BG06 VKS

2006 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,752 mi
Last recorded78,752 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 VKS
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 78,752 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front outer link bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front rubber perrished (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil level at Minimum

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor/rear axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general age related corrosion to rear axle/front and rear suspension/steering components

Pass 31 Oct 2024 77,042 miles

General surface corrosion to rear axle/suspension and rear floor sections

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 75,053 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 75,053 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 73,207 miles

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

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))

General surface corrosion to floor and suspension component's

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 71,581 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))

General surface corrosion to floor and rear suspension component's

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 71,581 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))

General surface corrosion to floor and rear suspension component's

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 69,583 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front outer bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General surface corrosion to rear floor section

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 68,054 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 66,013 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 61,423 miles

b pipes corroding

bushes cracking

front discs and pads worn

Pass 27 Oct 2016 58,084 miles

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

btm arm bushes cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2015 54,340 miles

Front Lower suspension arm rubbers cracking

Rear tyres have age related cracking

Pass 6 Nov 2014 50,614 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 44,961 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 44,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2012 38,249 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 31,033 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2010 24,913 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 24,913 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 18,099 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 VKS is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BG06 VKS, 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 VKS is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 6 May 2006.

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