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AK56 EKJ

2006 Citroen C1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,593 mi
Last recorded74,593 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 EKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 74,593 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 74,459 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 74,416 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 74,123 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 73,584 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 73,572 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 71,732 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 69,399 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 69,338 miles

engine management light on

Fail 31 Aug 2017 69,329 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Aug 2016 68,853 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 68,847 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 68,768 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 68,613 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 68,537 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 67,304 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 66,877 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 55,527 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2009 43,195 miles

offside rear reflector slightly loose

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 EKJ is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AK56 EKJ, 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 EKJ registered?

AK56 EKJ is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is AK56 EKJ safe to buy?

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