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AU55 TKJ

2005 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,412 mi
Last recorded149,412 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 TKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2020 149,412 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near rear sub frame mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear sub frame mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 145,156 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 137,938 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded front and rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 131,365 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 122,635 miles

offside front tyre has wear to the inner edge

Fail 16 Aug 2016 122,634 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre has wear to the inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2014 111,727 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and getting close to legal limit

Offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2013 104,965 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2013 104,947 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 96,322 miles

Exhaust rear joint corroded and deteriorated and has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 89,119 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs showing signs of wear not considered excessive

Front wiper blade split but still clears adequatley

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 81,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs worn, not considered excessively weakened or insecure.

Offside front tyre wearing edge.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 73,302 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 66,523 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 66,523 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 66,523 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 64,382 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AU55 TKJ is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AU55 TKJ, 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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AU55 TKJ is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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