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AV56 HWH

2006 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,574 mi
Last recorded108,574 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 HWH
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 108,574 miles

Nearside Front Rim slightly bent

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

Fail 30 May 2024 108,539 miles

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Rim slightly bent

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

Pass 22 May 2023 100,357 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 93,119 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 86,097 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 86,097 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 78,726 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside outer sill panel damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 74,057 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 74,059 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 66,333 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 66,333 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 61,668 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides link bar bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 61,607 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides link bar bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 46,750 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 46,750 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 31,208 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 22,636 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 13,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 3,071 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 2,535 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 2,215 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 1,045 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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AV56 HWH is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV56 HWH, 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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AV56 HWH is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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