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AV56 OEJ

2006 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

36,347 mi
Last recorded36,347 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 OEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 36,347 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 36,347 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 33,744 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 33,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 33,294 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread border/line (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 33,288 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread border/line (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 32,936 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 32,933 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 32,380 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 31,553 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 30,969 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Nov 2018 30,268 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Nov 2017 29,520 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 28,771 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 27,602 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 26,434 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 25,207 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 23,473 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 22,625 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 22,625 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 21,761 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 21,761 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 20,477 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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AV56 OEJ is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AV56 OEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV56 OEJ registered?

AV56 OEJ is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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The MOT history for AV56 OEJ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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