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CE56 FNW

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

97,445 mi
Last recorded97,445 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 FNW
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 97,445 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 97,442 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 94,751 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 94,748 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 May 2024 93,065 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 93,065 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2023 90,024 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 86,605 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 82,975 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 80,440 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 77,679 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 77,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 May 2018 74,169 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 69,771 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 69,771 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 63,358 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 63,357 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 55,733 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 55,733 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 48,428 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 39,410 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting has been repaired

Pass 21 Jun 2012 30,579 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 23,958 miles

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

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 6 Jul 2010 16,884 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 13,814 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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CE56 FNW is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FNW, 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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CE56 FNW is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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