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EJ56 YTO

2006 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

64,297 mi
Last recorded64,297 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 YTO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 64,297 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 61,707 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 61,706 miles

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

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

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 58,501 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 58,501 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 54,239 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 49,209 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 49,162 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 45,114 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 43,971 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 42,111 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 39,767 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 37,631 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 37,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 35,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lenses faded (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2015 33,734 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 32,816 miles

front brakes worn

offside rear door interior pull pin stiff

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Nov 2013 30,536 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise when spun but no freeplay

Fail 29 Nov 2013 30,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise when spun but no freeplay

Pass 8 Dec 2012 27,335 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 20,331 miles

advise tracking check.

damage to inside of n/s/f wheel rim,wheel is buckled.tyre looks under inflated.

front wiper blade rubber split.

n/s/r tyre perished/cracked.

o/s/r tyre perished/cracked.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 15,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 11,482 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 YTO is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YTO, 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 YTO registered?

EJ56 YTO is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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