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DC06 BJE

2006 Citroen C1

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,902 mi
Last recorded111,902 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC06 BJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 111,902 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 111,902 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 109,937 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 105,698 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 105,643 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 97,655 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2020 97,655 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 87,620 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 74,312 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 70,597 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 61,645 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 61,645 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 53,914 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 53,914 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 47,593 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 41,686 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 36,627 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 36,624 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 30,120 miles

offside front brake disc has corrosion to inner face

slight runout to both front brake discs

Pass 14 Jan 2010 27,248 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 24,599 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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DC06 BJE is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DC06 BJE, 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 DC06 BJE registered?

DC06 BJE is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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