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CF55 VKR

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,705 mi
Last recorded151,705 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 VKR
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 151,705 miles

CORRODED THREOUGHOUT

Front Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 15 Feb 2023 148,675 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 146,048 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 146,048 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 143,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Surface corrosion on some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2019 133,475 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 121,602 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak slight ()

exhaust slightly corroded

slight underbody surface corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2015 111,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 9 Oct 2015 111,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2014 106,175 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 103,288 miles

Alternator belt is noisy.

Headlamp lenses are starting to discolour.

Rear exhaust is noisy.

Slight noise heard from n/s rear wheel bearing.

Fail 16 Oct 2013 103,284 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Alternator belt is noisy.

Headlamp lenses are starting to discolour.

Rear exhaust is noisy.

Slight noise heard from n/s rear wheel bearing.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 91,206 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 91,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 75,242 miles

both front brake discs worn

Fail 12 Jan 2011 75,236 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Jan 2010 59,359 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 45,098 miles

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

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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CF55 VKR is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CF55 VKR, 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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CF55 VKR is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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