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FE56 EMF

2006 Citroen C1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

112,214 mi
Last recorded112,214 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 EMF
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 112,214 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 108,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 108,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 103,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 98,206 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 98,202 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2022 92,571 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front head lamps misting

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 21 May 2022 92,571 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front head lamps misting

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 87,157 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamps misted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyres perishing

Pass 29 May 2020 82,057 miles

Anti roll bar bushes perished

Front brake discs worn and corroded

General underside corrosion

Slight damage to road wheels

Fail 29 May 2020 82,057 miles

Anti roll bar bushes perished

Front brake discs worn and corroded

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Slight damage to road wheels

Pass 28 May 2019 77,466 miles

(strong advise) rear tyres badly perished,(original tyres)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front tyre perished and getting low

o/s front tyre perished

Fail 28 May 2019 77,466 miles

(strong advise) rear tyres badly perished,(original tyres)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s front tyre perished and getting low

o/s front tyre perished

Pass 16 Mar 2018 71,641 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes are perished/have slight movement

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

Front wiper has no blade

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 65,577 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes are perished/have slight movement

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracked/perished

Pass 27 Feb 2016 59,988 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 57,845 miles

n/s washer inop

n/s/f tyre worn on the edges

n/s/f wheel arch trim is missing some clips and slightly loose

Fail 16 Mar 2015 57,845 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s washer inop

n/s/f tyre worn on the edges

n/s/f wheel arch trim is missing some clips and slightly loose

Pass 5 Mar 2014 55,436 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 45,812 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 37,274 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 37,274 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 55,202 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 22,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 22,629 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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FE56 EMF 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 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 FE56 EMF, 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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FE56 EMF is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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