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BV56 JXB

2006 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,931 mi
Last recorded93,931 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 JXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 93,931 miles

Coolant leak (water pump??) ()

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 93,929 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak (water pump??) ()

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 27 Oct 2017 93,895 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 93,895 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 83,417 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 74,897 miles

front both sides anti roll -bar drop links rubber bushes slight signs of wearing

front both sides discs extremely poor condition but met brake test requirements

Fail 2 Nov 2015 74,897 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front both sides anti roll -bar drop links rubber bushes slight signs of wearing

front both sides discs extremely poor condition but met brake test requirements

Pass 4 Nov 2014 67,117 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 25,282 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 25,282 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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 1 Sep 2012 36,689 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 22 Sep 2011 27,648 miles

o/s/f brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2011 27,648 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2010 18,798 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 12,811 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 JXB is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JXB, 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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BV56 JXB is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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