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FD06 DME

2006 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,516 mi
Last recorded114,516 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 DME
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 114,516 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 114,516 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2019 113,512 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 113,512 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 97,299 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 97,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2016 88,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 May 2016 88,781 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box missing (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2015 77,708 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf tyre worn close to limit

various brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2014 67,102 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 67,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 59,926 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 54,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 50,170 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 44,188 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 33,635 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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FD06 DME is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FD06 DME, 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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FD06 DME is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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