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CE56 ZVZ

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,360 mi
Last recorded76,360 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 ZVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 76,360 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 75,380 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 72,246 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 68,906 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Bumper insecure but not likely to become detached

Fail 8 Aug 2023 68,875 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure but not likely to become detached

Pass 22 Aug 2022 65,908 miles

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2021 63,009 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 61,815 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 58,236 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2018 52,967 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 50,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 49,774 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 47,450 miles

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

front x member surface corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2014 43,735 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 41,336 miles

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

temporary repair on o/s/r lens

Fail 23 Aug 2013 41,336 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

temporary repair on o/s/r lens

Pass 23 Aug 2012 37,757 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 33,733 miles

155/65/14t

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

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

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

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

n/s rear number plate lens missing

Fail 29 Sep 2011 33,733 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

155/65/14t

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

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

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

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

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

n/s rear number plate lens missing

Pass 15 Sep 2010 26,709 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 20,619 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 ZVZ is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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