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EJ56 YSL

2006 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,410 mi
Last recorded58,410 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 YSL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 58,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 58,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 58,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/14 75t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 57,787 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reverse lamp not working.

Fail 22 Nov 2023 57,787 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished and cracked exposing chords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reverse lamp not working.

Pass 25 Nov 2022 57,155 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 56,666 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 56,158 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 55,647 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 55,022 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 52,709 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 52,709 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 49,402 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 47,640 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 43,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing

Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,311 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 34,157 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 29,387 miles

windscreen wiper slightly judders across screen

Pass 18 May 2011 22,115 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 17,973 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 17,973 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 2 Jun 2009 16,250 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 YSL is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EJ56 YSL, 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 YSL registered?

EJ56 YSL is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 9 December 2006.

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