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CE06 XYU

2006 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

115,943 mi
Last recorded115,943 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE06 XYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 115,943 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear axle heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Nov 2023 115,908 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 115,814 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 115,681 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 108,408 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 108,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 101,419 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 101,419 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 98,042 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 97,970 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 95,052 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 95,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 89,853 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 89,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 84,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 84,337 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 79,255 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 19 Jan 2016 72,910 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 72,793 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 66,549 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Metal brake pipes going to both rear hoses are starting to corrode.

O/s rear & n/s front wheel rims are buckled.

Rear brakes are binding slightly.

Rear exhaust joint is loose & leaking slightly.

Pass 13 Jan 2015 66,549 miles

Metal brake pipes going to both rear hoses are starting to corrode.

O/s rear & n/s front wheel rims are buckled.

Rear brakes are binding slightly.

Rear exhaust joint is loose & leaking slightly.

Pass 2 Dec 2013 59,647 miles

O/s front tyre is worn on the edges & may expose the cords before the limit is reached.

Rear tyres are close to the limit.

Fail 2 Dec 2013 59,647 miles

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

O/s front tyre is worn on the edges & may expose the cords before the limit is reached.

Rear tyres are close to the limit.

Fail 5 Dec 2012 55,226 miles

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

N/s rear tyre is getting close to the limit.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit & perishing in the tread.

Pass 5 Dec 2012 55,226 miles

N/s rear tyre is getting close to the limit.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit & perishing in the tread.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 50,535 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 43,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s front wheel rim is buckled.

O/s tyres are perishing.

Fail 9 Dec 2010 43,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/s front wheel rim is buckled.

O/s tyres are perishing.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 40,049 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,048 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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CE06 XYU is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 CE06 XYU, 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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CE06 XYU is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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