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AJ06 XHV

2006 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,012 mi
Last recorded122,012 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 XHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 122,012 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 122,012 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 112,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle rusty in places

Fail 3 Sep 2021 112,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under vehicle rusty in places

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 106,303 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 106,303 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 104,764 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 104,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 103,526 miles

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 3 Aug 2018 103,526 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (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))

Offside mirror rear cover missing

Pass 1 Sep 2017 92,041 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 92,041 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 78,915 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 78,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 75,939 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 71,345 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 65,287 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 56,991 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 56,991 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 47,984 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 38,509 miles

front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2009 30,362 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osr no plate light lens 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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AJ06 XHV is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AJ06 XHV, 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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AJ06 XHV is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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