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CE56 UWB

2006 Citroen C1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

77,575 mi
Last recorded77,575 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 UWB
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 77,575 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 9 Nov 2022 77,575 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 18 Aug 2022 77,550 miles

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

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides not working (4.1.5 (a))

Front Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front side lights on when brake applied (4.3.3 (b))

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake lights operate when side lights switched on - no side lights to the front (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides tyres - perished/splitting - outer/inner side wall and around tread areas - advise change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis/inner sill/under floor areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear frame/axle - corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 77,435 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides drop link bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished across tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis near to trail arm mounting points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle general corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2020 76,858 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rearward bushes - perished/displced/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim kerb damaged/buckled inner rim area (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis/inner sill areas corroded - especially at axle bush points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rearmost bumper support bracket and chassis leg extensions corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2020 76,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box/tail pipe join split/leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rearward bushes - perished/displced/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim kerb damaged/buckled inner rim area (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis/inner sill areas corroded - especially at axle bush points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rearmost bumper support bracket and chassis leg extensions corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear can not open boot lid from outside

Pass 19 Aug 2019 73,392 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills around axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 73,392 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills around axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 70,695 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 67,044 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH rearward (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 66,983 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH rearward (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 62,305 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.4.G.2)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 55,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 55,354 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 49,758 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 49,743 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 44,021 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,769 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 38,769 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 38,734 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 33,942 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 30,888 miles

slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 15 Sep 2009 29,377 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 UWB is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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