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BJ56 WYW

2006 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,363 mi
Last recorded70,363 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 WYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 70,363 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 70,363 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 58,441 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 58,440 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 55,723 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 53,382 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 51,838 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 51,838 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 50,936 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 49,838 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 49,838 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 47,535 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 44,477 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 41,149 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 41,149 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 33,649 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 28,612 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 23,214 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 19,075 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 19,075 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2009 15,551 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 WYW is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Grey 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 WYW, 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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What year was BJ56 WYW registered?

BJ56 WYW is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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