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BG56 OBO

2006 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,327 mi
Last recorded105,327 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 OBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 105,327 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 105,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 101,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2018 101,343 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 96,822 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 91,898 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 91,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 85,557 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 85,557 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 82,559 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 79,709 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 70,410 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 70,410 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,162 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 49,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside mirror glass cracked.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 49,319 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 38,513 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 25,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine light on

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 OBO is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Grey 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 BG56 OBO, 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 OBO is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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