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CA06 USP

2006 Citroen C1

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

145,689 mi
Last recorded145,689 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 USP
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 145,689 miles

Front both ball joint dust covers deteriorating

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2024 138,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 138,699 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 133,055 miles

Rear under side corroded

Suspension components corroded

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Slightly loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2022 127,458 miles

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

rear shockers corroded

under side has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2021 125,144 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear shockers corroded

under side has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2020 123,193 miles

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

Rear sock absorber corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2020 123,159 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear sock absorber corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 121,579 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 3 Jun 2019 121,579 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2018 117,494 miles

Both rear shocks worn/corroded

Coolant low

Front sub-frame corroded.

General underside corrosion

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 117,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Both rear shocks worn/corroded

Coolant low

Front sub-frame corroded.

General underside corrosion

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 111,230 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge. rust in brake pipes

o/s park brake performance could be better and binding slightly

Pass 13 Jun 2016 106,351 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 96,529 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 86,735 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 77,345 miles

rear exhaust stay broken requires welding

Fail 6 Jun 2012 67,989 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 67,989 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 58,775 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 51,398 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 51,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs scored

Pass 22 Jun 2009 43,415 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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CA06 USP is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 USP, 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 USP is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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