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CV56 XWX

2006 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

74,931 mi
Last recorded74,931 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 XWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 74,931 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front subframe and steering components corroded not considered excessive

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (rear bush delaminating) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle and suspension components corroded not considered excessive

Rear n/s and o/s wheel bind

Pass 3 Jun 2024 74,076 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2024 74,073 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 62,248 miles

Both rear bumper support corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 62,247 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Both rear bumper support corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 60,761 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 60,761 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 51,943 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 28 Oct 2021 51,943 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))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Oct 2020 50,362 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 50,362 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 49,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 45,949 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 42,806 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 39,084 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 15 Oct 2015 33,936 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 29,066 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 23,722 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 23,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 18,068 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 12,672 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 12,672 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 9,093 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 6,450 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 XWX is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 XWX, 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 XWX registered?

CV56 XWX is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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