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DE06 MVT

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,128 mi
Last recorded128,128 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 MVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 128,128 miles

both head ligths have a poor output

Fail 22 Jun 2016 128,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both head ligths have a poor output

Pass 6 Jul 2015 122,324 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 114,220 miles

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jul 2013 99,714 miles

Impact damage to n/side front wheel arch

Fail 11 Jul 2013 99,364 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine managment light on

Impact damage to n/side front wheel arch

Pass 6 Jul 2012 75,156 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 75,060 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 55,097 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 54,847 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2010 39,892 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 39,891 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 24,832 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 24,832 miles

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

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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DE06 MVT is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DE06 MVT, 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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DE06 MVT is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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