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2006 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · SL56 VUG

SL56 VUG

2006 Citroen C1 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 102,779 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
CITROEN C1
Year / Origin
2006 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 30 Sept 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
102,779 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 30 Sept 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2006
Engine
998cc
Mechanical Assessment

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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.
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SL56 VUG Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2023
  • 102,779 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 13 defects noted at the latest MOT

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SL56 VUG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 04:45
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

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.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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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.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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