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CE56 YGJ

2006 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,460 mi
Last recorded98,460 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 YGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 98,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 96,258 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 96,258 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 95,264 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 91,235 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 89,075 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 85,421 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 85,421 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 81,816 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 76,848 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 76,848 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 71,764 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 66,391 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 66,391 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 58,823 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 51,014 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 44,220 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 44,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 38,218 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 38,218 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 35,521 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 35,521 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 30,724 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 30,724 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YGJ is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Black 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 YGJ, 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 YGJ registered?

CE56 YGJ is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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