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DS06 VRJ

2006 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,461 mi
Last recorded113,461 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 VRJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 113,461 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 102,723 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 102,723 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel brake pipe burst on brake test (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering bothsides inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2020 100,623 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 100,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 99,704 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 99,703 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 97,252 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 90,266 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 90,266 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 84,363 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre is low and is cracking

offside rear tyre has a small lump on the inner side wall and is cracking

Fail 10 Mar 2017 84,363 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure in wheel arch (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre is low and is cracking

offside rear tyre has a small lump on the inner side wall and is cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2014 81,072 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Aug 2014 81,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jul 2013 70,462 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f wheel slighty damged

oil leak

window screen has deep scratch on driver side

Fail 27 Jul 2013 70,348 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f wheel slighty damged

oil leak

window screen has deep scratch on driver side

Pass 27 Jul 2012 63,635 miles

Coolant leak

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 2 Aug 2011 55,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 55,105 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 34,027 miles

both front discs scorded

Pass 28 Jul 2009 26,927 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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DS06 VRJ is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DS06 VRJ, 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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DS06 VRJ is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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