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CY06 GVJ

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

133,044 mi
Last recorded133,044 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY06 GVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 133,044 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 131,360 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Front and rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Offside sill area slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2024 131,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front coil springs corroded

Front and rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Offside sill area slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2023 127,777 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on edges

Offside and Nearside rear sill areas showing signs of corrosion

Suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2022 124,286 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 124,286 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 122,841 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 121,795 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 115,671 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 115,612 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 109,845 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 102,530 miles

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

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

Rear brake pipes greased

Fail 21 Apr 2017 101,879 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 98,261 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 98,261 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 6 May 2016 98,259 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust bracket broken off pipe (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fail 7 May 2015 93,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 93,185 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 87,580 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 87,579 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 83,419 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 76,955 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 68,937 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 60,900 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 40,705 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 40,705 miles

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

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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CY06 GVJ is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Red 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 CY06 GVJ, 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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What year was CY06 GVJ registered?

CY06 GVJ is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 27 June 2006.

Is CY06 GVJ safe to buy?

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