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BG56 MDU

2006 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,201 mi
Last recorded148,201 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 MDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 148,201 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

underside corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2024 147,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

underside corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2023 147,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 139,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 130,657 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 109,831 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front N/S & O/S Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 109,831 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front N/S & O/S Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 102,266 miles

Exhaust hangers slightly deteriorated/corroded.

Nearside Rear Shock has slight corrosion to outer casing.

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

Offside Rear Shock has slight corrosion to outer casing.

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread & outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 92,025 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 92,025 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine oil level low.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked & perished.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm & worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust hanger broken, has a temporary repair.

Offside Rear Tyre under inflated & has splits on inner sidewall.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front. (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 82,071 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer inop

Offside Rear Exhaust hanger broken.

Fail 1 Jul 2016 82,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner sidewall. (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust hangers corroded.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washed inop.

Offside Rear Exhaust hanger broken.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 69,233 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear exhaust hanger broken,but has a temporary fix.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 56,704 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 49,087 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken temporary repair fitted still secure.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 49,087 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust bracket broken temporary repair fitted still secure.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 40,094 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 26,118 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 23,280 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 16,819 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 MDU is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Grey 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 MDU, 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 MDU is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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