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CE56 FVC

2006 Citroen C1

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,331 mi
Last recorded108,331 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 FVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 108,331 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 108,331 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outerr sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 105,094 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s + o/s rear axle mounting to body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 105,094 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s + o/s rear axle mounting to body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 101,212 miles

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 101,189 miles

Central Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer insecure backbox (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 96,147 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 86,899 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 80,306 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 73,180 miles

Nearside front tyre showing signs of wear on outer edge

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear park brake cable split

Offside rear tyre heavily deteriorated,and punctured

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2016 73,109 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre showing signs of wear on outer edge

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear park brake cable split

Offside rear tyre heavily deteriorated,and punctured

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 66,171 miles

Both rear tyres are perished on the sidewalls and tread area.

Pass 10 Dec 2014 60,086 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 60,086 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 57,574 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 54,330 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 54,330 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 49,808 miles

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

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

O/s handbrake cable outer split

Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,728 miles

Front discs worn & corroded

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

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

O/s front tyre small cut in sidewall

Pass 16 Sep 2009 41,562 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 41,556 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 FVC is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FVC, 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 FVC registered?

CE56 FVC is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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