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DE56 YBJ

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,427 mi
Last recorded107,427 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 YBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 107,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 107,427 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear section (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 99,836 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 91,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 89,191 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 84,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear bumper loose

Fail 28 Jan 2020 84,418 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear bumper loose

Pass 31 Jan 2019 79,842 miles

battery went flat during test and was had to start initially.

windscreen dirty.

Pass 27 Mar 2018 79,059 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 79,059 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure Aero style (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 73,423 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 61,684 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 52,859 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 44,610 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 44,610 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Dec 2013 41,966 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 41,966 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 36,255 miles

front brake imbalance

Pass 15 Dec 2011 32,017 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 26,837 miles

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

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)

Rear tyres are cracking.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 21,682 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 YBJ is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YBJ, 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 YBJ registered?

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

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