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CE56 FTA

2006 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,380 mi
Last recorded132,380 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 FTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 132,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 128,061 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 122,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 116,604 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 110,930 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 106,264 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 106,195 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 98,332 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 91,855 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 91,564 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 81,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 81,088 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

eml on dash

Pass 2 Sep 2015 68,860 miles

coolant leak

eml on dash

Fail 27 Aug 2015 68,238 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

coolant leak

eml on dash

Pass 27 Aug 2014 58,507 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 58,507 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 44,240 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 34,398 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 27,591 miles

exhaust system rusty

front disks poor condition

o/s/f tyre on limits

rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Aug 2010 21,108 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 21,108 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 11,817 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 FTA 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 72.7%.

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 FTA, 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 FTA registered?

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

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