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DE56 YBL

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,514 mi
Last recorded123,514 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 YBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 123,514 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 123,441 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2022 113,800 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 98,705 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 98,705 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 80,727 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 63,829 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 55,668 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 55,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 50,750 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 46,283 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 46,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 41,836 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 37,340 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 37,340 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 33,125 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 33,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 29,084 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 24,313 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 18,508 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 13,627 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 YBL 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 71.4%.

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 YBL, 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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DE56 YBL is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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