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CE56 YBM

2006 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,555 mi
Last recorded158,555 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 YBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 158,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 157,674 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides adjusters not working, reflectors loose? (1.8)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both sides bulb tints fading dual bulb with stop light (1.1.A.3e)

abs light was on currently off

underbody corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2016 147,609 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 141,755 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 141,749 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2014 136,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 136,408 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 118,321 miles

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advies nearside rear outer tyre wall sighty splits

Fail 30 Nov 2011 80,181 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 80,181 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 55,936 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 55,919 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 42,855 miles

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

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

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

inner edge of o/s/f tyre worn

Fail 6 Oct 2009 42,885 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

inner edge of o/s/f tyre worn

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 YBM is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YBM, 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 YBM is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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