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BP06 YBJ

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

109,614 mi
Last recorded109,614 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP06 YBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 109,614 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 105,315 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 105,315 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 100,821 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 100,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 96,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 96,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 92,479 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 92,479 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 88,428 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 88,428 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 84,271 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 81,580 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 79,787 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 77,009 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 77,009 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exaust box (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 73,816 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 70,353 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 67,033 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 63,295 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 63,295 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 58,731 miles

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

front discs corroded on the inside

offside rear brake pipe rusting

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 13 Aug 2010 50,102 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 37,592 miles

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

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 YBJ is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BP06 YBJ, 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 YBJ is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 18 August 2006.

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