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BL55 YMW

2006 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

127,177 mi
Last recorded127,177 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 YMW
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2026 127,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened very rusty vehicle been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear wiper missing

nearside and offside rear shock absorber casings have surface corrosion

rear underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2024 126,988 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 124,898 miles

front and rear suspension corroding

nsr shocker damp

slight leak on front exhaust

Fail 5 Jan 2024 124,896 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding nsr (1.2.1 (f))

front and rear suspension corroding

nsr shocker damp

slight leak on front exhaust

Pass 15 Sep 2022 123,579 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 119,618 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 118,020 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 113,121 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear subframe bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamps clouding

Pass 31 Oct 2017 102,586 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes starting to crack (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 102,556 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine smokey

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

oil low

rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2016 90,891 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front door lock barrel insecure

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 90,891 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front door lock barrel insecure

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 80,617 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 80,617 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 74,243 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 74,243 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 66,635 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 62,903 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 51,686 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2012 51,686 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 45,649 miles

Deep cracks in nsr tyre sidewall (not showing cords)

small cut in nsf tyre tread (not showing cords)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 45,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Deep cracks in nsr tyre sidewall (not showing cords)

small cut in nsf tyre tread (not showing cords)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 32,605 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 32,605 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 20,954 miles

lip on front discs

rear tyres at 2+mm

Pass 16 Jan 2009 17,701 miles

front wiper blade split

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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BL55 YMW is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BL55 YMW, 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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BL55 YMW is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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