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AV56 OFG

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,020 mi
Last recorded116,020 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 OFG
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2025 116,020 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also bold inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 112,951 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 112,879 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake loose (1.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 104,040 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 92,232 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 82,504 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 79,699 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 76,605 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 74,997 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 73,166 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 73,166 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 71,405 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 71,404 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 69,145 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 67,958 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 67,958 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 58,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 48,573 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 38,309 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 30,819 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 27,091 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 OFG is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OFG, 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 OFG registered?

AV56 OFG is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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