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FE56 YAO

2006 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,980 mi
Last recorded126,980 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 YAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2024 126,980 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 121,680 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 121,680 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 119,132 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 119,132 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 116,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 116,323 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 114,544 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s front wing corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2019 109,308 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 23 Apr 2018 103,481 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake pipes coated in wax

Pass 8 May 2017 95,925 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded off

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 8 May 2017 95,925 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded off

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 16 May 2016 88,176 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded before brake hose at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded before brake hose at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 May 2016 88,176 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded before brake hose at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded before brake hose at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 May 2015 81,727 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

nearside outer driveshaft gaitor weaping grease

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 27 May 2014 74,075 miles

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)

rear tyres slightly perished

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 16 May 2014 73,838 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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)

rear tyres slightly perished

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 18 May 2013 65,348 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 56,655 miles

all tyres low on tread

Pass 27 May 2011 47,354 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 38,370 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 27,992 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 27,961 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

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 YAO is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YAO, 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 YAO is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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