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CX56 XLR

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,443 mi
Last recorded68,443 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 XLR
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 68,443 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 68,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 65,808 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 63,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 62,968 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 60,660 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 57,835 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 57,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 55,624 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 53,815 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 53,815 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 51,786 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 51,786 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 47,301 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2011 37,396 miles

front susp arm bushes cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2010 29,347 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 1 Oct 2009 22,118 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 XLR is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XLR, 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 XLR registered?

CX56 XLR is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 23 September 2006.

Is CX56 XLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX56 XLR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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