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AD56 EXL

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

59,699 mi
Last recorded59,699 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 EXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 59,699 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 55,766 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 49,952 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 45,676 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 41,663 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 3 Feb 2022 41,662 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

all tyres perished

Pass 12 Feb 2021 38,070 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 35,165 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 35,165 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 31,885 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 27,939 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

both front tyres perished

Pass 15 Feb 2017 24,377 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 20,099 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 16,572 miles

front wiper starting to split

Pass 9 Nov 2013 13,821 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

offside front tyre on 2.4mm and worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Nov 2012 11,196 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 8,664 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 6,301 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 5,273 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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AD56 EXL 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 89.5%.

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 AD56 EXL, 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 AD56 EXL registered?

AD56 EXL is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 December 2006.

Is AD56 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD56 EXL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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