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CV56 KVD

2006 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

87,365 mi
Last recorded87,365 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 KVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 87,365 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 85,355 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

boot doesn't open

Fail 9 Sep 2024 85,355 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

boot doesn't open

Pass 19 Sep 2023 83,247 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 83,246 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 82,827 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 82,333 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 81,623 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 81,604 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 79,709 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 77,692 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 77,692 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 74,462 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 72,119 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished on outer wall slightly

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 70,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 70,224 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 62,676 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 56,467 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 56,467 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 53,685 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 53,685 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 47,996 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 47,996 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 39,290 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 33,308 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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CV56 KVD is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CV56 KVD, 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 CV56 KVD registered?

CV56 KVD is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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