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EK56 YNU

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,117 mi
Last recorded84,117 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 YNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 84,117 miles

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both bearings seem a little noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 77,365 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 67,999 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 57,000 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 44,978 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 39,810 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 38,171 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 56,717 miles

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

clutch on limit

Pass 27 Sep 2017 33,854 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 33,854 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 30,820 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 30,820 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 27,525 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 27,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 23,900 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 20,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 20,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 17,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 17,763 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 11,850 miles

cuts in osf tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2009 9,521 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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EK56 YNU is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EK56 YNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK56 YNU registered?

EK56 YNU is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 18 October 2006.

Is EK56 YNU safe to buy?

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