2006 Citroen C1 1.4L Diesel · BG56 GVZ
2006 Citroen C1 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 152,399 miles. MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C1
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,399 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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BG56 GVZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2025
- 152,399 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
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BG56 GVZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Citroen C1 (BG56 GVZ) between June 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 17 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
BG56 GVZ Mileage History
- 24/06/2022148,614 mi
- 20/10/2023148,960 mi+346 mi
- 14/03/2025152,399 mi+3,439 mi
Average of roughly 1,391 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C1 (Mk1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Clutch wear from heavy urban useModerate
The C1 spends much of its life in traffic and with new drivers, so clutches and release bearings are often worn long before the rest of the car is finished.
- Front spring, top-mount and drop-link wearModerate
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