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CE56 ZWD

2006 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,231 mi
Last recorded105,231 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 ZWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2024 105,231 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

clutch almost finished

Pass 29 Jun 2023 100,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 29 Jun 2023 100,423 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Jul 2022 94,688 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 90,117 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 90,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 86,699 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 83,477 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 83,477 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 73,655 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 73,655 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 64,373 miles

Front headlamps slightly detoriated

Fail 3 Jul 2017 64,373 miles

Offside Front 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)

Front headlamps slightly detoriated

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 53,447 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to inspect seatbelt

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2016 53,447 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete detoriated (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to inspect seatbelt

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2015 43,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 33,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 33,129 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 23,446 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 21,249 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 16,450 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 13,594 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 11,643 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 ZWD is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZWD, 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 ZWD registered?

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

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