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AY56 YXZ

2006 Citroen C1

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,872 mi
Last recorded120,872 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 YXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 120,872 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 116,838 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 116,838 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported at rear (7.1.1)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 112,074 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 104,787 miles

front bumper insecure

rear bumper insecure

Fail 28 Oct 2015 104,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front bumper insecure

rear bumper insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2014 97,187 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 15 Oct 2014 97,187 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front bumper insecure

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2013 87,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2012 78,436 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 66,971 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 66,966 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 49,394 miles

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

front wiper blade split at ends

n/s/r tyre worn to the legal limit

Pass 5 Dec 2009 39,346 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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AY56 YXZ is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY56 YXZ, 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 AY56 YXZ registered?

AY56 YXZ is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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