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CV56 UEU

2006 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,566 mi
Last recorded100,566 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 UEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 100,566 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 100,566 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 91,920 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 40 (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes cracking (5.3.2 (c))

poor beam pattern in headlamps

Fail 4 Dec 2023 91,733 miles

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear both side (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 40 (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes cracking (5.3.2 (c))

poor beam pattern in headlamps

Pass 20 Dec 2022 85,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 85,678 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

very poor beam pattern in headlamps

Pass 17 Dec 2021 79,298 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 79,282 miles

Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 72,723 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle spring mounts also corroded in the tube (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 66,416 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s + o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 66,416 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s + o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 58,670 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2018 58,668 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2017 52,538 miles

Offside Rear Brake slight bind

Pass 15 Aug 2016 48,077 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 48,059 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 42,326 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 33,283 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 28,707 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 25,700 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 21,868 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 15,585 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 11,677 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 UEU is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UEU, 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 UEU registered?

CV56 UEU is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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