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CK56 YKU

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

107,304 mi
Last recorded107,304 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK56 YKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 107,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 101,474 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front bumper lose but not likely to become detached

Pass 9 Mar 2024 98,432 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 98,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 94,422 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 93,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 92,767 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 92,767 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

battery warning light staying on

ABS light illuminates, but very dull

Pass 28 Jan 2020 62,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 62,166 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt retracting mechanism retracting very slowly but does retract all the way

Rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2020 62,159 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested no reading due to exhaust not connected (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box not connected (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 54,766 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges.

Pass 12 Jan 2018 49,652 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 49,652 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 47,711 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 47,708 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 19 Dec 2015 40,484 miles

nsf wing mirror secured with tape

Fail 19 Dec 2015 40,484 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsf and nsr (4.1.E.1)

nsf wing mirror secured with tape

Pass 16 Dec 2014 28,023 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 25,586 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 25,577 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 22,386 miles

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 18,401 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 18,401 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 14,733 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 11,515 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 YKU is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CK56 YKU, 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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CK56 YKU is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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