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CA56 BVG

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

45,283 mi
Last recorded45,283 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 BVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 45,283 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 45,283 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 41,354 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 35,482 miles

all tyres slight cracking

discs rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2020 34,098 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 24,484 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 19,394 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 16,584 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to seperate

front droplink bushes perishing an cracking.

Pass 14 Oct 2016 14,004 miles

advise tracking

Fail 14 Oct 2016 14,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 1556514 (4.1.E.1)

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Pass 9 Oct 2015 10,699 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 6,972 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 6,570 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front subframe damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2013 5,834 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres damaged & cracking

Pass 4 Jan 2012 5,133 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to n/s/f tyre wall

Fail 4 Jan 2012 5,133 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 4 Jan 2011 4,303 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

front number plate

Fail 10 Dec 2009 33,679 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 33,679 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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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CA56 BVG is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CA56 BVG, 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 CA56 BVG registered?

CA56 BVG is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 December 2006.

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