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BV56 FWX

2006 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

52,216 mi
Last recorded52,216 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 FWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 52,216 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 51,807 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 51,807 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 49,280 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 49,280 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 40,940 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 33,292 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 33,292 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 30,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 28,080 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 25,791 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 17 Jan 2014 20,315 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2013 15,664 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 13,787 miles

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

baffles noisey in rear silencer

Fail 28 Jun 2011 13,787 miles

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

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

baffles noisey in rear silencer

Pass 27 Aug 2010 11,990 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 9,398 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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BV56 FWX 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 BV56 FWX, 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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What year was BV56 FWX registered?

BV56 FWX is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is BV56 FWX safe to buy?

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