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FE06 CEA

2006 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,585 mi
Last recorded167,585 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 CEA
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 167,585 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 164,545 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 164,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 160,705 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 156,547 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 156,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 148,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 146,921 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 139,801 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 139,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 137,514 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 132,747 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2017 132,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2016 121,817 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 121,817 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 107,182 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 107,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f gear box oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2014 92,709 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 18 Dec 2013 82,502 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2013 72,246 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2013 72,246 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2012 62,233 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaurst system corroded

o/s/f brake disc corroded inner side

Pass 11 Jan 2012 62,233 miles

exhaurst system corroded

o/s/f brake disc corroded inner side

Pass 21 Feb 2011 51,879 miles

front brake disc corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2011 51,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake disc corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2010 38,345 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 38,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 22,559 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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FE06 CEA is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FE06 CEA, 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 FE06 CEA registered?

FE06 CEA is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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