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BJ56 WYX

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

106,935 mi
Last recorded106,935 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 WYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 106,935 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty hazard warning switch has a delay, service or repair required (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre is 13 yrs old

Nearside Rear tyre is 10 yrs old

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

Offside Front tyre is 13 yrs old

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is 8 yrs old

Fail 27 Feb 2026 106,931 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery positive and negative terminals (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty hazard warning switch has a delay, service or repair required (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre is 13 yrs old

Nearside Rear tyre is 10 yrs old

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

Offside Front tyre is 13 yrs old

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is 8 yrs old

Pass 4 Mar 2025 106,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2023 105,459 miles

Front both front tyres 10 years old (dot 2013)

Nearside Rear no.plate lamp lens missing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush de-bonding/ perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 105,455 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front both front tyres 10 years old (dot 2013)

Nearside Rear no.plate lamp lens missing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush de-bonding/ perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 105,324 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 103,890 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 101,890 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 96,994 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 94,355 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 May 2017 87,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 81,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 31 Oct 2015 65,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 55,172 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Oct 2014 55,172 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Nov 2013 50,253 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 47,105 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 42,113 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 42,113 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 33,951 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 28,863 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 WYX 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 81%.

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 WYX, 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 WYX registered?

BJ56 WYX is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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