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CE56 YAF

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,240 mi
Last recorded89,240 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 YAF
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 89,240 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside rear low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both outer rear sills corroded/bubbling

Fail 22 Oct 2024 89,240 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside rear low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

both outer rear sills corroded/bubbling

Pass 24 Oct 2023 87,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear outer sills bubbling/corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2023 87,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both rear outer sills bubbling/corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2022 84,372 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

indicator switch faulty

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2021 80,819 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

front and rear suspension components, mountings, frame, arms are corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2021 80,813 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

front and rear suspension components, mountings, frame, arms are corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 76,374 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 72,385 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 72,385 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 67,118 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 67,116 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 60,929 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 56,055 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 51,818 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 51,818 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 49,317 miles

brakes may need attention

corrosion started in vehicle structure

external braking device fitted ,brake pedal has a hole drilled through for attachment

fluctuation on front service brakes

front suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

front wiper blade worn

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

o/s/f bumper corner coming loose , not jagged edge

o/s/r wheel binding

parking brake travel long ,close to no reserve

uneven application/release on rear service brake,

Pass 10 Sep 2013 46,562 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 43,900 miles

a towing bracket and a cable (disconnected) to activate the service brake has been fitted to the front , no sharp edges/protrusions present likely to cause injury and braking system not affected

both front tyres wearing on edges, offside is bald on inner edge and close to limit

Fail 26 Sep 2012 43,900 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

a towing bracket and a cable (disconnected) to activate the service brake has been fitted to the front , no sharp edges/protrusions present likely to cause injury and braking system not affected

both front tyres wearing on edges, offside is bald on inner edge and close to limit

Fail 29 Sep 2011 39,087 miles

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

damage to nearside sill

towing brake cable has been touching offside drive shaft

Pass 29 Sep 2011 39,087 miles

damage to nearside sill

towing brake cable has been touching offside drive shaft

Pass 10 Sep 2010 29,835 miles

cover missing n/s number plate light

Pass 28 Sep 2009 22,668 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 YAF is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YAF, 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 YAF is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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