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CX06 ZSG

2006 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

126,716 mi
Last recorded126,716 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX06 ZSG
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 126,716 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 113,880 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm inner bushes lightly perished no play present (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 113,866 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 110,216 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

vehicle generally rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2022 109,310 miles

All Brake pipes rusty

Generally rusty

Fail 20 Oct 2022 109,310 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

All Brake pipes rusty

Generally rusty

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 101,195 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 101,195 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 84,391 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 84,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 75,339 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 75,339 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

both front tyres cracking on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2018 73,143 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 73,143 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 67,994 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 5 Dec 2016 67,994 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Nov 2015 61,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake disks rusty on inner edge

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 17 Nov 2015 61,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake disks rusty on inner edge

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 24 Nov 2014 54,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 48,192 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 42,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/s/r brake pipe to flexi corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2013 42,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres getting low on tread

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/s/r brake pipe to flexi corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 35,577 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

Front brake pads getting low

Front wiper blade splitting at ends

Pass 9 May 2011 30,655 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 23,864 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 17,295 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

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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CX06 ZSG is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CX06 ZSG, 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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CX06 ZSG is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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