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DU56 JSY

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,696 mi
Last recorded94,696 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 JSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 94,696 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mountings / inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 93,452 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mountings/inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2024 93,452 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working bulb (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mountings/inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2023 92,121 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 90,997 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 89,364 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 87,703 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 86,229 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 84,372 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 84,372 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 81,739 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 81,739 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 72,784 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight binding to o/s/f brake

tear to o/s/f tyre on outer wall

Pass 7 Sep 2015 65,979 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to exhaust

damage to outer sidewall o/s/f tyre

some brake pipes have been greased

Pass 24 Sep 2014 63,340 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes under vehicle have been greased

corrosion to exhaust

damage to outer sidewall of o/s/f tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2013 61,177 miles

Advanced corrosion in general on exhaust

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 55,550 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 45,107 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 37,069 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 28,060 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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DU56 JSY is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DU56 JSY, 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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DU56 JSY is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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