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DG56 WEW

2006 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,205 mi
Last recorded103,205 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 WEW
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 103,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 88,822 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 88,822 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 75,355 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 58,505 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 49,714 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 46,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front disc inner face corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2014 46,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front disc inner face corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2013 41,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front wiper split but clearing screen

offside front tyre 3m on bothedges

Pass 24 Aug 2013 41,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front wiper split but clearing screen

offside front tyre 3m on bothedges

Pass 19 Aug 2012 37,428 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2012 37,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 34,299 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear tyres cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2011 34,299 miles

rear tyres cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2010 28,687 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)

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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DG56 WEW is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DG56 WEW, 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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DG56 WEW is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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