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AF56 MYB

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

255,914 mi
Last recorded255,914 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 MYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 255,914 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 246,975 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 246,970 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 236,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axel bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 224,089 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 224,089 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 214,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 205,943 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 195,661 miles

Front suspension anti roll bar link bushes - worn/perished

Offside Front tyre - low tread

emissions - irratic

Fail 3 Jun 2019 195,661 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction post 07/2003 DOR (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension anti roll bar link bushes - worn/perished

Offside Front tyre - low tread

emissions - irratic

Pass 31 May 2018 188,756 miles

Front anti roll bar links - bushes worn/perished

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

emissions irratic and slow to reach operating temperature

Pass 15 Jun 2017 181,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has slight abnormal wear

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 181,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has slight abnormal wear

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 178,185 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 174,481 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 167,403 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 167,402 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

aux belt damaged

Pass 7 May 2013 148,929 miles

rear exhaust box slightly insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2012 121,485 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2011 93,508 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

front windscreen wiper worn

Pass 3 Nov 2009 62,556 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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AF56 MYB is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AF56 MYB, 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 MYB is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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