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CA06 LTY

2006 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

156,479 mi
Last recorded156,479 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 LTY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 156,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

sign of repairs and covered in thick black sealants

Fail 10 Jun 2026 156,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 150,157 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n.s & o.s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion to underbody

Pass 3 Jun 2024 141,635 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

subframe slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2023 133,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 128,436 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

slight corrosion on nearside outer sill

Pass 5 Oct 2020 114,498 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 108,036 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 99,246 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 99,246 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 89,693 miles

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

rear brake hose ferrules greased

Pass 4 Oct 2016 83,771 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 83,770 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 77,269 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

headlamps plastics slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2015 77,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

headlamps plastics slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2014 70,200 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 59,501 miles

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

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

rear silencer bracket deteriorating

Pass 8 Sep 2012 49,421 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 40,469 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 33,931 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 28,455 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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CA06 LTY is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CA06 LTY, 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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CA06 LTY is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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