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AV06 VPP

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,614 mi
Last recorded141,614 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 VPP
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 141,614 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 137,892 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 129,508 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s n/s fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2020 124,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn edge

Pass 21 Jun 2019 122,356 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 122,356 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 118,479 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 May 2018 118,475 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber split (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2017 116,653 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 116,653 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 112,190 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside headlamp beam slightly bluer than nearside

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rears and nearside front wheel rims slightly distorted/damaged

Fail 4 May 2016 112,190 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn out uneven (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% bulb gone dimm (1.1.A.3b)

Offside headlamp beam slightly bluer than nearside

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rears and nearside front wheel rims slightly distorted/damaged

Pass 1 May 2015 105,343 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 97,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres on 2mm on inside edge

front registration plate held on by tape

nearside rear tyre on 2.5 mm on inside edge

Pass 29 Apr 2014 97,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres on 2mm on inside edge

front registration plate held on by tape

nearside rear tyre on 2.5 mm on inside edge

Pass 3 May 2013 90,409 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 82,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 82,843 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 67,276 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 52,507 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 36,491 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 VPP is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VPP, 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 VPP is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 April 2006.

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