Official DVLA Record

2006 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · SL56 VUG

SL56 VUG

2006 Citroen C1 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28/09/2006. Recorded mileage 102,779 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
CITROEN C1
Year / Origin
2006 · Edinburgh
MOT Status
Valid until 01/10/2024
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
102,779 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/10/2024
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2006
Engine
998cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the available data. The most recent MOT on 2 October 2023 at 102,779 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of passes dating back to March 2021, suggesting the car has been maintained to a standard that satisfies basic legal requirements. The mileage is notably low for a twenty year old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,139 miles per year. Between March 2021 and October 2023, the odometer rose from 95,929 to 102,779 miles, showing a steady usage pattern of approximately 3,425 miles per year over that specific period. There are no erratic jumps in mileage that would suggest clocking or sudden heavy commercial use. The absence of any recorded advisories or failures across multiple years is unusual for a Citroen C1 of this age. These models typically suffer from significant corrosion on the sills and rear subframe, yet the tester flagged no structural integrity issues in the 2023, 2022, or 2021 tests. The record shows two instances where the car failed and passed on the same day, which often indicates minor consumable issues like blown bulbs or wiper blades that were rectified immediately on site. A buyer should still perform a physical inspection of the underbody for surface rust and check the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs. Low mileage cars often suffer from perished rubber components or seized brake calipers due to inactivity. Given that the most recent test was nearly three years ago relative to July 2026, the vehicle is currently overdue for an MOT and its current mechanical state remains unverified.

SL56 VUG Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2023
  • 102,779 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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SL56 VUG Mileage History

  1. 14/04/202298,870 mi
  2. 15/04/202298,870 mi
  3. 02/10/2023102,779 mi+3,909 mi

Average of roughly 2,665 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

SL56 VUG MOT History

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MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Citroen C1 (SL56 VUG) between April 2022 and October 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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