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CE56 FOT

2006 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,431 mi
Last recorded140,431 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 FOT
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 140,431 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 137,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 133,913 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 133,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 121,520 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 105,571 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 97,888 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 90,990 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 90,990 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 87,165 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 77,971 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 67,223 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 59,015 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 59,015 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 47,809 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 35,316 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 35,304 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 31,164 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 27,288 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 23,843 miles

BOTH front brake discs worn and corroded

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 17,453 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 17,453 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)

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 FOT is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CE56 FOT, 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 FOT registered?

CE56 FOT is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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