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A16 CSR

2006 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,023 mi
Last recorded25,023 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 CSR
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 25,023 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 11 Jun 2026 25,023 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 20 Jun 2025 24,728 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 24,709 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 24,317 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 23,960 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 23,846 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 23,107 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 23,106 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 21,893 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 20,974 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 20,121 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 19,376 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 18,713 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Fail 6 Jun 2016 18,710 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 9 Jun 2015 18,436 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 18,094 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 17,354 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2012 14,503 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 11,896 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 11,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

nearside front brake disc worn on inside

Pass 21 Jun 2010 9,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front bumper insecure

nearside front brake disc worn on inside edge

Fail 29 Jun 2009 7,630 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres have slight damage to sidewalls

nearside front wheel trim missing

Pass 29 Jun 2009 7,630 miles

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

both front tyres have slight damage to sidewalls

nearside front wheel trim missing

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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A16 CSR is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 A16 CSR, 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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A16 CSR is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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