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AV56 TZU

2006 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

26,082 mi
Last recorded26,082 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 TZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 26,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 21,075 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 16,704 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 16,704 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 16,118 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 15,470 miles

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))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 14,700 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 14,144 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 10,139 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 8,191 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 7,576 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 6,284 miles

wiper split but does clear screen

Pass 23 Oct 2014 5,044 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 3,470 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 3,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 2,366 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 2,020 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 1,707 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 1,400 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 TZU is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AV56 TZU, 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 TZU registered?

AV56 TZU is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 14 November 2006.

Is AV56 TZU safe to buy?

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