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EJ56 UWY

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,612 mi
Last recorded85,612 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 UWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 85,612 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside handbrake performance low just met requirements

Fail 22 Dec 2020 85,590 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside handbrake performance low just met requirements

Pass 9 Dec 2019 83,813 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 83,813 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 81,564 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 81,397 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 74,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 74,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 69,866 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 66,497 miles

EML on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear @ rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 155/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 66,497 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

EML on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear @ rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 155/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 55,831 miles

rear exhaust hanger broke

Pass 4 Dec 2013 50,549 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust mounting snapped

Fail 4 Dec 2013 50,549 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust mounting snapped

Pass 22 Nov 2012 43,643 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 43,643 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 38,888 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 33,200 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 26,690 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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EJ56 UWY is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UWY, 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 UWY registered?

EJ56 UWY is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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