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BL56 UEA

2007 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,430 mi
Last recorded48,430 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 UEA
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 48,430 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 47,099 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 45,983 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 45,983 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 43,986 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 43,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 43,544 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 42,784 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 42,784 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 41,093 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 40,005 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 39,070 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 38,041 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 38,041 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 37,041 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 37,041 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 35,413 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 33,598 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 33,598 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 1,776 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 30,567 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 26,049 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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BL56 UEA is a 2007 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 60,138 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 BL56 UEA, 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 19 years old, this Citroen C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BL56 UEA registered?

BL56 UEA is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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