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FD56 HPY

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

96,573 mi
Last recorded96,573 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 HPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 96,573 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 91,734 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 91,734 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 82,694 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 82,618 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 78,600 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 78,600 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 76,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 76,539 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 74,168 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 67,538 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 64,875 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 64,487 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 64,486 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracks (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2016 59,725 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 59,725 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 51,984 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 51,984 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 40,307 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 40,306 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 36,572 miles

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

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Oct 2012 30,419 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 24,798 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 19,054 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 15,383 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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FD56 HPY is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FD56 HPY, 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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FD56 HPY is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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