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DA06 HPV

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

25,513 mi
Last recorded25,513 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 HPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 25,513 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to front and rear suspension

Fail 14 Nov 2025 25,512 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both incorrectly fitted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to front and rear suspension

Pass 26 Nov 2024 21,676 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Suspension general corrosion

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension general corrosion

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 21,674 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Suspension general corrosion

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension general corrosion

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 21,523 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear slight corrosion rear shock absorbers

Fail 30 Nov 2023 21,523 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear slight corrosion rear shock absorbers

Pass 6 Dec 2022 21,394 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair been standing (1.2.1 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 21,364 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush splitting (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 21,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush splitting (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 20,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 20,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking slightly

Offside Front Tyre cracking slightly

Fail 13 Jun 2018 20,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracking slightly

Offside Front Tyre cracking slightly

Pass 9 Jun 2017 18,445 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 16,271 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 14,196 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 14,196 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s rear tyre detiorated showing signs of cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2014 12,740 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 11,483 miles

Both front tyres cracking slightly on tread

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 10,209 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 10,209 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 8,823 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 7,460 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 5,708 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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DA06 HPV is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DA06 HPV, 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 DA06 HPV registered?

DA06 HPV is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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The MOT history for DA06 HPV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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