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AV06 VAX

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,459 mi
Last recorded109,459 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 VAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 109,459 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 109,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 109,428 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced n/s o/s front headlamps show no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure wing isercure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 94,449 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front body work damaged

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 94,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front body work damaged

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 89,792 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both centre to rear pipes near union (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 89,792 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both centre to rear pipes near union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 83,185 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 76,144 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 68,249 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 68,249 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 60,467 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 53,345 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 50,275 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 43,995 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 37,222 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 37,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs badly corroded

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 29,657 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 23,777 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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AV06 VAX is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AV06 VAX, 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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AV06 VAX is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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