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EL56 LAK

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,688 mi
Last recorded94,688 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL56 LAK
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 94,688 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 87,177 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre nearing 2mm markers

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to underbody and various suspension components

Fail 27 Jan 2023 87,177 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre nearing 2mm markers

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion to underbody and various suspension components

Pass 10 Feb 2022 85,063 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 79,317 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 76,672 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 73,676 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 68,108 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 61,122 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 61,122 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 54,396 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and badly cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 48,310 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 7 Dec 2013 43,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking on outer edges

offside rear tyre worn 2.5mm - Legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 24 Nov 2012 34,889 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 34,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 25,907 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 20,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 20,630 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 13,437 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 13,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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EL56 LAK is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EL56 LAK, 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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EL56 LAK is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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