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CK56 VUY

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,858 mi
Last recorded79,858 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK56 VUY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 79,858 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 76,383 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 76,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s beam axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s and n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 72,578 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 68,521 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 66,738 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 64,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 62,335 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2019 62,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached locking device missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached locking device missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2018 58,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 55,137 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 49,446 miles

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at the rear but not excessive at this time.

Pass 22 Oct 2015 45,022 miles

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Fail 22 Oct 2015 45,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 40,528 miles

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)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 34,764 miles

Front brake pads worn thin.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 34,764 miles

Front brake pads worn thin.

Pass 22 Oct 2012 29,548 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 25,399 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 20,178 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 15,127 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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CK56 VUY 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 81%.

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 CK56 VUY, 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 CK56 VUY registered?

CK56 VUY is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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