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AF56 MXM

2006 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

109,443 mi
Last recorded109,443 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 MXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 109,443 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 109,443 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 104,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting point/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2024 104,793 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))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting point/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2023 98,681 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 94,493 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lot of the underside of the vehicle is corroded near rear beam mounts and floor / inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush is splitting slightly/ perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush is splitting slightly / perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 94,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of metal brake pipe joining rubber flexi-pipe, replace front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced the inner sill near internal seatbelt bracket is corroded with small hole approx 2 inches. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lot of the underside of the vehicle is corroded near rear beam mounts and floor / inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush is splitting slightly/ perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush is splitting slightly / perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 90,607 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 87,465 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 83,477 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 78,706 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 78,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 74,867 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 70,700 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 66,415 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 66,313 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 62,123 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 56,087 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 50,033 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 50,033 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 40,709 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 40,709 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 32,773 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Sep 2009 26,877 miles

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

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

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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AF56 MXM is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AF56 MXM, 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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AF56 MXM is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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