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CE56 VMU

2006 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,672 mi
Last recorded122,672 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 VMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 122,672 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 141,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play AND SLIGHTLY ROUGH (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR BRAKE PIPES GREASED (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 96,678 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 96,678 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 65,693 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 82,782 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 70,929 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 70,914 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 54,918 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 54,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 44,551 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 28,409 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 28,409 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is 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 VMU is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VMU, 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 VMU registered?

CE56 VMU is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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