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DE56 NGJ

2006 Citroen C1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,388 mi
Last recorded87,388 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 NGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 87,388 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 87,365 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2023 85,533 miles

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

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

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

cracks in front number plate

hand brake low 17%

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2022 83,915 miles

cracks in front number plate

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2021 80,667 miles

cracks in front number plate

rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2020 77,470 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 77,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 73,255 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 73,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 69,755 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 65,953 miles

corrosion on inside brake disc nearside front

Fail 28 Mar 2017 65,953 miles

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

corrosion on inside brake disc nearside front

Pass 24 Mar 2016 61,975 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 61,975 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,152 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 58,152 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 54,188 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front number plate cracked

front tyres and nearside rear tyres beginning to crack

front wiper starting to smear screen

unable to open boot - access checks through rear seat

washers becoming weak

Fail 19 Mar 2014 54,096 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front number plate cracked

front tyres and nearside rear tyres beginning to crack

front wiper starting to smear screen

unable to open boot - access checks through rear seat

washers becoming weak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 50,713 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 46,930 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 43,174 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

corrosion of brake disc faces

Pass 23 Mar 2011 43,174 miles

corrosion of brake disc faces

Pass 24 Nov 2009 35,059 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 NGJ is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DE56 NGJ, 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 NGJ registered?

DE56 NGJ is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is DE56 NGJ safe to buy?

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