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DE56 PVJ

2006 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

100,458 mi
Last recorded100,458 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 PVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2024 100,458 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2023 95,625 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 95,625 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 88,848 miles

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

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 5 Jan 2021 82,997 miles

Front bumper insecure nsf/scratched

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 82,890 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 80,128 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 80,122 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wing pushed in. Inner door skin and bumper edge exposed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 75,614 miles

Brake Pedal Feels Spongy?

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

Front brake pads getting low

Front bumper and n/s wing damaged

Front wiper blade split but still clears screen ok

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front tyre getting low on tread

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

front and o/s/r exhaust mounts very rusty

Fail 6 Nov 2018 75,379 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front brake pads getting low

Front bumper and n/s wing damaged

Front wiper blade split but still clears screen ok

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre getting low on tread

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

front and o/s/r exhaust mounts very rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2017 71,632 miles

discs worn

Fail 6 Nov 2017 71,632 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

discs worn

Pass 4 Oct 2016 65,690 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 60,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Offside Rear side wall cracking

Fail 17 Oct 2015 60,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Offside Rear side wall cracking

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 51,523 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished slightly

Fail 22 Oct 2014 51,523 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished slightly

Fail 17 Oct 2013 43,652 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 43,652 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Oct 2012 38,204 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 35,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2010 30,928 miles

Airbag light engaged

Pass 22 Oct 2009 28,284 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 PVJ is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PVJ, 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 PVJ registered?

DE56 PVJ is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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