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A8 XFW

2006 Citroen C1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,501 mi
Last recorded67,501 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 XFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 67,501 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 66,670 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 66,663 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 65,909 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 62,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 57,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2018 57,974 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 52,336 miles

Front and rear suspension spring have corroded sections.

Headlamp lenses faded.

Nearside front wheel rim buckled.

Offside and nearside rear tyres cracking.

Pass 26 May 2016 48,828 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 48,828 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2015 44,881 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 40,135 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 40,135 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 29,874 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS VERY CORRODED. EXHAUST LEAK AT REAR JOINT AND CLAMP.

Pass 4 May 2012 25,710 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 21,804 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 18,429 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 51,819 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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A8 XFW is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A8 XFW, 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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What year was A8 XFW registered?

A8 XFW is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 11 June 2006.

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