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EK56 YOC

2006 Citroen C1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

55,373 mi
Last recorded55,373 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 YOC
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 55,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 52,545 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 52,543 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 51,062 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 51,062 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 48,844 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 48,810 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 47,976 miles

Offside Front Inner Indicator switch faulty not working properly when indicating to the right (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front driver door can be open with key but handle works

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 47,976 miles

Central Front Inner Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Indicator switch faulty not working properly when indicating to the right (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front driver door can be open with key but handle works

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 46,450 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 43,853 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 43,853 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 42,478 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 42,478 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 39,586 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 39,586 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 36,714 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 33,462 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 33,462 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 31,195 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 31,195 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 27,565 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 21,950 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front discs worn low

Pass 28 Oct 2010 18,457 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 15,197 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 YOC is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EK56 YOC, 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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EK56 YOC is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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