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BJ56 XLC

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,211 mi
Last recorded44,211 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 XLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 44,211 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 44,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 43,443 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 40,204 miles

Offside Front Bumper fixings damaged but not likely to become detached

Fail 6 Nov 2023 40,204 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper fixings damaged but not likely to become detached

Pass 11 Nov 2022 39,607 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 38,713 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 37,033 miles

exhaust rear hanger corroded

o/s drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 21 Nov 2019 34,203 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & near limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & near limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reverse light not working

Pass 21 Nov 2018 27,713 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 27,713 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 24,023 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 20,601 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 17,604 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 13,329 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 11,568 miles

n/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2011 8,413 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 6,116 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 XLC is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ56 XLC registered?

BJ56 XLC is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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