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AJ56 GHZ

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

82,754 mi
Last recorded82,754 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 GHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 82,754 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 82,753 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 77,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wheel trims fitted wheel retainers not checked

Fail 8 Mar 2025 77,130 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect misty headlight (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect misty headlight (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wheel trims fitted wheel retainers not checked

Pass 4 Mar 2024 76,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

interior rear view mirror deteriorating

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 14 Jan 2023 76,188 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 7 Jan 2022 76,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 76,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 76,059 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked all along inner edge and cord can be seen. 155/65/14 75T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking all along outer edge. Recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 74,875 miles

front tyres worn on edges,cracking up,becoming low on tread

rear tyres starting to crack up

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 23 Jul 2018 70,123 miles

Coolant leak water pump area

Fail 21 Jul 2018 70,120 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak water pump area

Exhaust corroded and has minor leaks of exhaust gases

Pass 5 Jul 2017 66,322 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 63,475 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 58,266 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 52,321 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 47,536 miles

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Jul 2012 44,947 miles

155/65/R14/75T. OF 4 OR 4 NR 3 NF 4mm.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 44,281 miles

155/65/14. Fronts 4.5mm Rears 3.5 & 4mm

Pass 6 Jul 2010 43,822 miles

Both front brake discs scored and pitted

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2009 43,068 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AJ56 GHZ 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 81%.

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 AJ56 GHZ, 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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AJ56 GHZ is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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