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BV56 VVN

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

61,224 mi
Last recorded61,224 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 VVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 61,224 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective weak pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2024 61,223 miles

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

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2023 61,222 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear beam axle corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2023 61,218 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2022 61,152 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 61,035 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting rubbers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 61,034 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 61,034 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 61,028 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 61,026 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 61,024 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 61,024 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2017 58,331 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 46,528 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 46,528 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 40,206 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 40,206 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 35,360 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 30,489 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 25,730 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 22,500 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 18,616 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 14,791 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 VVN is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VVN, 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 VVN is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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