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DU56 VTC

2006 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,620 mi
Last recorded122,620 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 VTC
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 122,620 miles

Condition of exhaust

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 117,400 miles

Slight huming noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 106,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 106,139 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 87,803 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 87,803 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 68,422 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 53,175 miles

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 3 Oct 2009 47,818 miles

engine management light on

Fail 3 Oct 2009 47,818 miles

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

engine management light on

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 VTC is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DU56 VTC, 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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What year was DU56 VTC registered?

DU56 VTC is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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