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BP06 VMV

2006 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,006 mi
Last recorded133,006 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP06 VMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 133,006 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 133,006 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust braket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lock pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lock pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 128,759 miles

All round exhaust bracket (corroded & rusty)

Exhaust noisy Silencer box (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Wing wheel arch shield missing

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has travel

Rear Both side axle bush(Worn, not resulting in excessive movement)

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side axle bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2021 128,758 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested Exhaust leak & Engine oil level very low (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All round exhaust bracket (corroded & rusty)

Exhaust noisy Silencer box (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Wing wheel arch shield missing

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has travel

Rear Both side axle bush(Worn, not resulting in excessive movement)

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side axle bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 111,809 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 111,117 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 106,760 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 102,195 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 102,194 miles

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

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 22 Jun 2015 96,383 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 89,152 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 83,886 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 78,434 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 23 Jun 2011 74,014 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 74,011 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 57,677 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 31 Jul 2009 43,432 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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BP06 VMV is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BP06 VMV, 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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BP06 VMV is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 10 August 2006.

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