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EF56 LYP

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

100,134 mi
Last recorded100,134 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 LYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 100,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 95,181 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 95,181 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 87,680 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 77,822 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 69,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

front brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 17 Dec 2016 60,523 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 52,607 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 44,735 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 37,177 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 27,638 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 19,036 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 14,539 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 12,231 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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EF56 LYP is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EF56 LYP, 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 EF56 LYP registered?

EF56 LYP is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is EF56 LYP safe to buy?

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