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BG56 LFK

2006 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

54,125 mi
Last recorded54,125 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 LFK
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 54,125 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 51,080 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 49,650 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both front shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam and all attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Flexy brake hose insecure, bracket broken away from shock absorber

Pass 18 Oct 2022 47,909 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle and all attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 47,904 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section and rear silencer flange and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle and all attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 44,615 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 44,582 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective beam image incorrect/distorted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective beam image incorrect/distorted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 41,801 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear flexible hose supply pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 39,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply pipe to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply pipe to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 37,346 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 37,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 34,437 miles

slight deterioration in exhaust system.

wear and deterioration in front brake discs.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 31,155 miles

slight deterioration in front brake discs inner faces.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 28,835 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 25,137 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 25,137 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 22,475 miles

rear wheel trims missing

Pass 27 Feb 2012 17,770 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 13,645 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 9,532 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 8,965 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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BG56 LFK is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Blue 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 BG56 LFK, 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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BG56 LFK is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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