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BJ56 TZG

2006 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,563 mi
Last recorded78,563 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 TZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 78,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 78,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 74,691 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 70,511 miles

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

Front suspension n/s and o/s corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both shock absorbers corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2022 66,172 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 63,986 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 61,438 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 61,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 59,205 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 57,166 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 57,166 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 54,222 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 49,672 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 44,226 miles

Front number plate deterioated

Pass 8 Oct 2014 38,705 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 35,120 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 31,152 miles

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

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

nearside rear tye and offside rear tyre - outer sidewalls cracking badly

Pass 27 Oct 2011 28,176 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 24,883 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 20,304 miles

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Wiper blade starting to split

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 TZG is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BJ56 TZG, 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 TZG is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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