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DE56 FSK

2006 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,182 mi
Last recorded115,182 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 FSK
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 115,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 111,578 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 105,569 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 105,524 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits reading 1.45 max permitted 1.2 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 95,588 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 95,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 87,263 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both need polishing (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 81,252 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 81,252 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 76,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 69,748 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 66,009 miles

Advise front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2016 62,593 miles

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

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

front brakes fluctuating

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 56,129 miles

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

rear exhaust mount badly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2013 49,283 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 40,103 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 30,901 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 23,567 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 19,389 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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DE56 FSK is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE56 FSK, 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 DE56 FSK registered?

DE56 FSK is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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