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CE56 BXP

2006 Citroen C1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,758 mi
Last recorded113,758 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 BXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 113,758 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 113,758 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 111,136 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

headlights discoloured

Pass 5 Feb 2022 106,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s&o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front & o/s/r brakes binding

headlights discoloured

travel on hand brake & low reading o/s/r

Pass 3 Feb 2021 102,449 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 102,449 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 98,839 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 94,353 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 87,886 miles

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

Offside 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 28 Nov 2016 80,647 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 80,647 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases link clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 74,268 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 74,268 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex/hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 66,774 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 58,597 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 58,597 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 47,957 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 40,549 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 32,465 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 24,868 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 24,856 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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CE56 BXP is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CE56 BXP, 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 CE56 BXP registered?

CE56 BXP is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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