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DV56 EEH

2006 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

63,090 mi
Last recorded63,090 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 EEH
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 63,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 62,013 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 62,010 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 60,972 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 60,969 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 58,266 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 55,730 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 53,467 miles

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

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

slight corosion under vehicle

Pass 7 Jul 2020 51,520 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 51,515 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 49,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 46,634 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 43,326 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 39,928 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 36,005 miles

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

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

outer sidewalls perishing on both rear tyres

Pass 18 Oct 2014 32,758 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 28,576 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 23,232 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 16,284 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 10,089 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 10,089 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 5,213 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 5,213 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DV56 EEH is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DV56 EEH, 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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DV56 EEH is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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