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DA06 OPT

2006 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

108,112 mi
Last recorded108,112 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 OPT
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 108,112 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 108,112 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid need water (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 95,275 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 95,264 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 91,079 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 91,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 87,173 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 87,173 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 80,614 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 80,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front headlamp lens cloudy

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

oil level low

Pass 28 Aug 2020 75,868 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 71,616 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 71,616 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 65,704 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush splitting

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 61,693 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 57,929 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Aug 2016 57,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 53,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 53,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 46,735 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 40,674 miles

both front tyres will need to be replaced soon cracking

Fail 8 Aug 2013 40,674 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres will need to be replaced soon cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2012 35,425 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 29,854 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 29,854 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 24,047 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 17,905 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 OPT is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 OPT, 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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DA06 OPT is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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