Citroen C1 Vibe (2006)
2006 Citroen C1 Vibe
CarHunch analysed 140 real MOT records for the 2006 Citroen C1 Vibe. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2006 Citroën C1 Vibe has a first-time MOT pass rate of 49%, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals these cars are significantly more prone to needing repairs before they'll pass inspection. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so structural and safety-critical failures aren't the issue here.
At nearly 88,000 miles on the median example, these are properly used city cars, and the 0.9 failures per vehicle suggest the problems are manageable rather than catastrophic—typically suspension, emissions, and brake wear rather than engine trouble. Before buying one, budget for pre-purchase inspection by a mechanic familiar with Citroën's common weak points, and expect to spend on remedial work before first MOT pass.
What to check before buying a 2006 Citroen C1 Vibe
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (61%) | 86 | 78.9% | 1.42 |
| Petrol (39%) | 54 | 1.5% | 0.07 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Citroen C1 Vibe vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2006 Citroen C1 Vibe vehicles fall between 70,459 and 109,806 miles.
2006 Citroen C1 Vibe — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 36 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (47% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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