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CX56 GJK

2006 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

99,263 mi
Last recorded99,263 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 GJK
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 99,263 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 95,697 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 95,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 88,924 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 82,573 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 76,862 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 70,901 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 68,325 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 61,957 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 61,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 54,848 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 48,082 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 41,958 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 41,958 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2015 36,123 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 36,123 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 32,079 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 28,580 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 23,177 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 18,538 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 13,803 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 13,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 10,630 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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CX56 GJK 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 78.3%.

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 CX56 GJK, 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 CX56 GJK registered?

CX56 GJK is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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