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CE56 ZGX

2006 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

36,464 mi
Last recorded36,464 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 ZGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 36,464 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 34,963 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 34,625 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 32,792 miles

Both sides front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorating

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes perishing

Both sides rear metal brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroding

Offside front wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

Fail 14 Sep 2022 32,792 miles

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

Both sides front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorating

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes perishing

Both sides rear metal brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroding

Offside front wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

Pass 9 Jun 2021 30,636 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 30,636 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 30,009 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 29,843 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 29,696 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 28,139 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 28,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 25,267 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 21,478 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 18,263 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 18,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 25,041 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 12,667 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 9,641 miles

front brake discs worn

front registration plate cracked

handbrake travel

nsf 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 ZGX is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE56 ZGX registered?

CE56 ZGX is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is CE56 ZGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE56 ZGX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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