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CY56 BLK

2006 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,695 mi
Last recorded101,695 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY56 BLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 101,695 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 101,695 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 96,150 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 92,324 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 86,573 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 82,186 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 82,186 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 78,967 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 76,208 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 76,208 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 69,736 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 63,225 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 58,262 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 50,044 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 42,381 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 42,381 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 36,579 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres sidewalls showing signs of deteriorating

Pass 2 Nov 2012 31,699 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 24,149 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 18,805 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 12 Oct 2009 9,843 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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CY56 BLK is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CY56 BLK, 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 CY56 BLK registered?

CY56 BLK is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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