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CV56 UEX

2006 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,921 mi
Last recorded106,921 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 UEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 106,921 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 106,921 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 94,477 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 94,477 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 87,076 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 82,773 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 76,507 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 74,167 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 74,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 68,824 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 58,630 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 58,630 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 53,456 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 53,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 45,192 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 36,973 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust held by wire

Fail 4 Feb 2014 34,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r rear wheel binding

rear exhaust held by wire

Pass 11 Sep 2013 32,410 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 27,835 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 22,031 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 17,724 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 13,212 miles

steering rack bushes slight play

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 UEX 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 73.9%.

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 UEX, 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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CV56 UEX is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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