2006 Citroën C1 · 16,730 MOT tests
2006 Citroën C1 reliability
2006 Citroën C1s fail 47.8% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 16 C1 years (16,730 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C1s: 29.7%)
- 47.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C1s: 29.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 91,716
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 16,730
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 3.8% of tests fail here (68% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 14% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Citroën C1
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics28.7%
- Brakes15.9%
- Suspension13.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks10.4%
- Body, chassis and structure8.9%
- Tyres8.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 7.75%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Position lamp not working 6.59%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Service brake excessively binding 4.45%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.12%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.87%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Stop lamp not working 3.84%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (18.44%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.45%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.81%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.91%) · Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (9.19%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.61%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Citroën C1 reliable?
2006 Citroën C1s fail 47.8% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 16 C1 years (16,730 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Citroën C1 MOT?
Most often headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (7.75% of tests), position lamp not working (6.59% of tests), service brake excessively binding (4.45% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Citroën C1 have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Citroën C1 shows 91,716 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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