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AU06 YYV

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

140,938 mi
Last recorded140,938 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 YYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 140,938 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 133,916 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 133,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 131,391 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 131,389 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 128,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 126,288 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 126,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 122,166 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 119,292 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 117,474 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 110,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 110,303 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall where marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 101,124 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp cloudy

Fail 11 Sep 2017 101,124 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp cloudy

Pass 13 Sep 2016 87,189 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 87,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 72,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 72,113 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 58,575 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Oct 2013 47,849 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 41,935 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 38,016 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 32,524 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 29,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre becoming worn 3mm

Pass 19 Mar 2009 26,970 miles

1,FRONT WIPER SPLIT. 2,BOTH FRONT TYRES 1.6mm. 3,FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW. 4,COOLANT LOSS FROM ENGINE.

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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AU06 YYV is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AU06 YYV, 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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AU06 YYV is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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