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BV56 GXG

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

105,875 mi
Last recorded105,875 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 GXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 105,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 100,656 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 100,656 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 95,454 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 95,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 89,916 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 89,916 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 86,025 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 86,025 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 81,775 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 75,989 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 70,210 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brake force slightly difference (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 68,152 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 68,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2016 65,756 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 61,135 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 54,013 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 54,013 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 46,542 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 39,067 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 39,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 34,236 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 34,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 28,989 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 22,640 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 GXG is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BV56 GXG, 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 GXG registered?

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

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