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CW55 GTU

2006 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,030 mi
Last recorded84,030 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 GTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 84,030 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 84,030 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 4 May 2023 82,580 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 81,017 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 79,746 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 79,108 miles

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

both front wishbones bushes cracking / splitting

Fail 22 Apr 2020 79,108 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

both front wishbones bushes cracking / splitting

Pass 17 Apr 2019 77,709 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 76,199 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 74,638 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 73,272 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 71,563 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 62,924 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 62,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 55,309 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 46,423 miles

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 30 Mar 2011 37,651 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 33,498 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 16,541 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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CW55 GTU is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CW55 GTU, 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 CW55 GTU registered?

CW55 GTU is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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