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CV56 OTK

2006 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,726 mi
Last recorded72,726 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 OTK
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 72,726 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 72,647 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 72,413 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 72,413 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 72,161 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 71,941 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 69,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on their inside edges

Pass 15 Jun 2020 63,335 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 63,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 58,441 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 56,614 miles

exhaust back box baffles broken up inside box

Pass 12 May 2017 54,515 miles

all tyres cracking slightly

Pass 12 May 2016 52,144 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Fail 12 May 2016 52,144 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

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

Pass 27 May 2015 49,640 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 46,902 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 42,646 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 39,357 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 35,579 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 35,579 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 30,989 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 24,905 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

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 OTK is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CV56 OTK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV56 OTK registered?

CV56 OTK is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is CV56 OTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV56 OTK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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