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BT56 RVA

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,636 mi
Last recorded97,636 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 RVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 97,636 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 94,831 miles

Nearside Front wheel trim missing

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

both front anti roll bar links bushes deteriorating

both rear beam axle bushes perished

oil leak around gearbox

Fail 7 Dec 2020 94,831 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system due to reduced thinkness due to corrosion (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel trim missing

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

both front anti roll bar links bushes deteriorating

both rear beam axle bushes perished

oil leak around gearbox

Pass 8 Nov 2019 89,684 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 89,684 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 80,533 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 72,623 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 58,889 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)

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2016 51,362 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 45,437 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 39,385 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 32,203 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 28,351 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 23,627 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 19,415 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 19,415 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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BT56 RVA is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BT56 RVA, 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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BT56 RVA is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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