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DA56 FXC

2006 Citroen C1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,297 mi
Last recorded133,297 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 FXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 133,297 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 133,288 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides no beam image (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 129,221 miles

Front radiator support panel damaged and contacting exhaust front pipe. minor coolant seepage from radiator.

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 129,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front radiator support panel damaged and contacting exhaust front pipe. minor coolant seepage from radiator.

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 124,012 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 123,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 120,028 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 120,020 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 115,305 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 115,305 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 112,699 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 110,833 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 110,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2018 99,650 miles

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2018 99,649 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2017 99,647 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 99,647 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 96,999 miles

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

subframe corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2016 96,637 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

subframe corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 87,678 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 8,767 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2014 75,287 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 75,285 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 62,672 miles

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

both front discs worn/corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 52,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine light on

Pass 16 Mar 2011 41,709 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 32,021 miles

2 Rear tyres worn

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

Water Pump Leaking

exhaust rusting

front no plate cracked but readable

offside Rear tyre nail in tread

slight wear front brake disc's

various body damage, on vehicle and front tow eye cover missing

Pass 12 Feb 2010 32,021 miles

2 Rear tyres worn

Water Pump Leaking

exhaust rusting

front no plate cracked but readable

offside Rear tyre nail in tread

slight wear front brake disc's

various body damage, on vehicle and front tow eye cover missing

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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DA56 FXC is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DA56 FXC, 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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DA56 FXC is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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