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DE56 XZY

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,639 mi
Last recorded90,639 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 XZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2022 90,639 miles

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

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 89,301 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 87,322 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 87,322 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 85,169 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 85,169 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 78,537 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 70,790 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 70,790 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 65,860 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 60,115 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 51,002 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 50,962 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 36,023 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 28,817 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 20,303 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 20,303 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 13,056 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 XZY is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XZY, 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 XZY registered?

DE56 XZY is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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