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BV56 XGK

2006 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,009 mi
Last recorded72,009 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 XGK
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 72,009 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 72,009 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 67,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear flexi hose x 2 , corroding by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 62,787 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 61,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing around outer edge , approaching wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2021 56,925 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 56,925 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 55,008 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 55,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2019 51,023 miles

front bumper excessive movement

Fail 4 Jul 2019 51,023 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front bumper excessive movement

Pass 5 Jul 2018 44,115 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 44,115 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 37,300 miles

tailpipe bracket broken but still supported

Fail 6 Jul 2017 37,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tailpipe bracket broken but still supported

Pass 23 Jun 2016 32,565 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 32,565 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 28,799 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 27,085 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 25,507 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 24,001 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 22,502 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2011 18,994 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 18,994 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 2,198 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 1,942 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 XGK is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XGK, 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 XGK registered?

BV56 XGK is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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