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AK56 EKT

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,785 mi
Last recorded96,785 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 EKT
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 96,785 miles

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))

both rear brake pipes corroded but not excessive

n/s/r brake binding but ok in rollers

Pass 23 Feb 2021 91,942 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 89,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front headlight lens fading both sides

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 80,495 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 80,495 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 70,420 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 62,808 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 52,622 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 45,306 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 38,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 33,387 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 33,387 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 28,744 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 24,600 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 24,600 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 19,665 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 19,665 miles

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

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

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 EKT is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EKT, 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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AK56 EKT is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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