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AV56 OET

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

61,222 mi
Last recorded61,222 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 OET
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 61,222 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr and nsr inner body sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 57,075 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nsf bumper pops out

Pass 12 Feb 2024 53,707 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr and osr inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 53,343 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 53,338 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front mounting broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Shoulder / sidewall cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise both fronts shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 51,433 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall in poor condition.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 50,717 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 48,674 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 43,772 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 43,370 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 32,529 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 32,529 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 23,379 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 18,572 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 13,442 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 10,051 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 6,175 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 OET 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 88.2%.

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 AV56 OET, 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 AV56 OET registered?

AV56 OET is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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