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DE06 VEA

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,608 mi
Last recorded114,608 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 VEA
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2022 114,608 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH SIDES NEAR AXLE MOUNTS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALSO O/S SLIGHTLY BINDING (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

VEHCILE CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Pass 26 Mar 2021 111,113 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 108,560 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 105,595 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion underbody

Pass 10 Apr 2018 101,705 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 99,507 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 90,935 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 90,935 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 86,780 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 72,803 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 72,795 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2012 62,998 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 62,998 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 52,609 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 41,668 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 26,211 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 26,211 miles

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

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 VEA is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DE06 VEA, 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 VEA is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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