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BK06 TAU

2006 Citroen C1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,666 mi
Last recorded16,666 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 TAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 16,666 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 16,381 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 16,368 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 16,069 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 16,066 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 15,336 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 15,336 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 14,452 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 13,744 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 13,278 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 12,726 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 12,212 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 11,563 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 10,732 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 9,981 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 9,040 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 7,987 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 6,649 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 5,293 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 4,238 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,568 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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BK06 TAU is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BK06 TAU, 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 BK06 TAU registered?

BK06 TAU is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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