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EK06 NHJ

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

66,194 mi
Last recorded66,194 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 NHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 66,194 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 60,841 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 60,194 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 59,510 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 58,658 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 57,506 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 57,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp cloudy and does not produce correct image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 55,281 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 55,281 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 52,948 miles

Headlamps deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2017 49,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 47,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 43,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 43,971 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 39,195 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 39,195 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 35,638 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 24,981 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 19,875 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 14,978 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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EK06 NHJ is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EK06 NHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK06 NHJ registered?

EK06 NHJ is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is EK06 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK06 NHJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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