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BL06 VPJ

2006 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

153,058 mi
Last recorded153,058 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 VPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 153,058 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 153,056 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 143,573 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 143,573 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 133,442 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2017 124,942 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 114,291 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 114,291 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 101,620 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 101,620 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 90,827 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 90,827 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 78,929 miles

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

O/S & N/S front tyres cracked & perishing

Fail 9 Jul 2013 79,829 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

O/S & N/S front tyres cracked & perishing

Pass 13 Jul 2012 69,373 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 69,346 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 60,628 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 11 Jul 2011 60,628 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 46,085 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 46,085 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 25,905 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 25,902 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BL06 VPJ is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BL06 VPJ, 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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BL06 VPJ is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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