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AO55 UGC

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

114,471 mi
Last recorded114,471 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 UGC
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 114,471 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 10 Sep 2025 114,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Sep 2024 105,140 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust clamp corroded but system still adequately supported

Fail 5 Sep 2024 105,046 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust clamp corroded but system still adequately supported

Pass 11 Sep 2023 94,587 miles

rear sills corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2022 89,343 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 89,343 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 82,742 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 74,532 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp and minor blow (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 60,076 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 51,183 miles

all four tyre perished and cracking

both rear tyres close to legal limit in places

Pass 24 Apr 2017 46,499 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 46,499 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 44,616 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 39,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 35,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 30,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 26,310 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 22,079 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 22,079 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 18,249 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 14,856 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 10,983 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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AO55 UGC is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 62,298 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO55 UGC, 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 21 years old, this Citroen C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO55 UGC registered?

AO55 UGC is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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