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BV56 XHP

2006 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,221 mi
Last recorded75,221 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 XHP
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 75,221 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 69,980 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 69,980 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 69,038 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 69,036 miles

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

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

indicator right hand tell tale faulty

Pass 17 Nov 2018 66,485 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 63,503 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 63,503 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 60,498 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 77,210 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 54,365 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 51,689 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust bracket deteriorating

Fail 23 Sep 2013 51,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust bracket deteriorating

Pass 2 Jul 2012 43,542 miles

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 22 Jun 2011 33,031 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 25,716 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 16,623 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front wiper poor

slight damage to os sill

stone chips in windscreen

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 XHP is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Black 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 XHP, 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 XHP registered?

BV56 XHP is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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