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AK56 CPF

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

59,181 mi
Last recorded59,181 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 CPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 59,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is also 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is also 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 59,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is also 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is also 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 58,038 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))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 56,817 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 55,747 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 53,864 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 52,626 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 50,633 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 50,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 47,424 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 43,668 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 43,430 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split and leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 38,964 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 38,964 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

both front drop link rubbers perished/cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2015 35,914 miles

Both rear beake pipes corroded and centre brake pipes also

Centre and rear exhaust system deteriated

Hazard warning light switch cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 32,251 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres outer side walls cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2013 29,435 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 29,429 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all tyres cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2012 26,196 miles

Front wiper blade smears

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 22,488 miles

o/s mirroor glass damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2010 17,745 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 13,986 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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AK56 CPF is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AK56 CPF, 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 AK56 CPF registered?

AK56 CPF is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 2 September 2006.

Is AK56 CPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK56 CPF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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