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DG06 HCE

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

154,486 mi
Last recorded154,486 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 HCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 154,486 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 139,964 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 139,958 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2022 127,852 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 120,249 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 120,249 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2020 115,827 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 115,827 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 106,315 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 97,330 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 97,330 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 88,375 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 88,375 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 78,968 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 78,959 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 69,732 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 69,732 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 56,954 miles

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

rear tyres age cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2014 56,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

rear tyres age cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2013 50,374 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 43,805 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 36,670 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 26,699 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 26,522 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2009

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

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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DG06 HCE is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DG06 HCE, 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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DG06 HCE is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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