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BG56 LFR

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,470 mi
Last recorded106,470 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 LFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 106,470 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong advise front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 94,095 miles

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2024 94,095 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2023 83,705 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 82,807 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 81,930 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to centre exhaust

Pass 9 Jan 2020 80,802 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 78,321 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 74,883 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 74,883 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 70,746 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 69,740 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 69,740 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 68,831 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 68,830 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 67,919 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 64,943 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 57,450 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 48,402 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 36,986 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 LFR is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LFR, 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 LFR is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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