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BJ56 AFO

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,273 mi
Last recorded107,273 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 AFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 107,273 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak getting onto exhaust may cause fumes

rear axle and x2 rear shockers corroded and all 4 coil springs corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2023 107,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing arm ball joint split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush de bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing arm ball joint split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both drop links bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

oil leak getting onto exhaust may cause fumes

rear axle and x2 rear shockers corroded and all 4 coil springs corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2023 107,248 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 98,696 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2022 98,696 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working and offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2020 89,991 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 89,991 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 82,775 miles

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

Nearside Front lower of wing corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 81,247 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 78,913 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))

Pass 26 May 2017 73,921 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2017 73,921 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 69,975 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 64,236 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 59,501 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 55,794 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 55,790 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2012 54,335 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 50,611 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 44,859 miles

all four road tyre tread depths worn close to legal limit,especially the rear two

front brake pads and disks wearing thin

Pass 5 Sep 2009 34,110 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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BJ56 AFO is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ56 AFO, 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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BJ56 AFO is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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