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EJ56 NLO

2006 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

23,411 mi
Last recorded23,411 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 NLO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 23,411 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 23,034 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 23,031 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 22,621 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 21,480 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 21,476 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 19,989 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 18,290 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 17,381 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 17,350 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 15,821 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 13,121 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 13,121 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 10,882 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 10,882 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 8,771 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 7,008 miles

all four tyres have cracked walls

Fail 17 Nov 2014 7,008 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all four tyres have cracked walls

Pass 13 Nov 2013 6,222 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 6,222 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 5,470 miles

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

Water pump leaking.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 5,470 miles

Water pump leaking.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 4,492 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 3,548 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 3,123 miles

Front wiper blade split.

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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EJ56 NLO is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EJ56 NLO, 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 EJ56 NLO registered?

EJ56 NLO is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 18 November 2006.

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