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CE56 OVW

2006 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,524 mi
Last recorded107,524 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 OVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 107,524 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Middle and rear exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 96,568 miles

Front & rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 88,622 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body covers fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2020 88,622 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2019 76,394 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 73,663 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 71,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear inner wall on tyre cracking but not showing cords

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 60,283 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 58,155 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 53,306 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 44,537 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 33,269 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 23,137 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 13,565 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 4,559 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 4,361 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 OVW is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OVW, 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 OVW is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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