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FA06 UCU

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

39,622 mi
Last recorded39,622 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 UCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 39,622 miles

Front Brake discs slightly corroding

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 37,946 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 36,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 36,289 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 35,788 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 35,420 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 35,403 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 34,779 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jul 2019 33,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing inner & outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 30,774 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 27,609 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 23,802 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 23,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 20,030 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 18,786 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 17,842 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 17,838 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 17,109 miles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall & around tread cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2011 16,058 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 14,782 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 13,789 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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FA06 UCU 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 FA06 UCU, 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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FA06 UCU is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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