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CX56 SVU

2006 Citroen C1

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

198,320 mi
Last recorded198,320 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 SVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 198,320 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 191,929 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 182,005 miles

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

n/s and o/s dip poor beam image

Pass 27 Aug 2019 165,782 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 165,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 149,355 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 149,355 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 137,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 100,320 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 99,083 miles

195/45/15 X 4

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Pass 24 Jan 2015 94,405 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 94,405 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 82,563 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)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 82,563 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 77,802 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 77,802 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 64,945 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 64,945 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 55,896 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 41,446 miles

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

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 SVU is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CX56 SVU, 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 SVU registered?

CX56 SVU is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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