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CE56 XZM

2006 Citroen C1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

24,967 mi
Last recorded24,967 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 XZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 24,967 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 24,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm perishing badly (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 16,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 16,066 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 12,951 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 12,587 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 12,103 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 11,939 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 11,939 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 11,516 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 11,516 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 11,017 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 10,477 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 9,850 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 9,213 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 8,565 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 7,340 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 5,859 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 4,791 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 3,880 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 3,051 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 XZM is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XZM, 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 XZM registered?

CE56 XZM is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is CE56 XZM safe to buy?

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