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BL06 WXA

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,844 mi
Last recorded122,844 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 WXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 122,844 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 20 Feb 2020 114,328 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded supporting bracket front pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 111,351 miles

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

both front drop links worn

Fail 13 Feb 2019 111,229 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front drop links worn

Pass 29 Jan 2018 106,023 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 105,805 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 99,781 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked but not showing cords

Pass 19 Feb 2016 93,306 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 93,306 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded f/r (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded f/r (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2015 86,861 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 78,962 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 78,962 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 71,400 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 71,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 60,206 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 45,813 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is cracking/splitting due to age, no cords exposed at time of test

Pass 30 Oct 2009 35,239 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Oct 2009 35,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside rear tyre perished

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 WXA 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 66.7%.

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 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 WXA, 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 WXA is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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