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AU55 XVR

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,599 mi
Last recorded125,599 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 XVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 125,599 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective spring missing not properly secured (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front lower ball joint castle nut needs r clip, split pin for securety

Pass 30 Aug 2019 120,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear pin and bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 112,870 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 112,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested broken off mountings loose (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 103,362 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 103,358 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre-rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside headlamp deteriorated.

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 99,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4.4.2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall perrishing (4.1.E.1)

m.i.l. on

Fail 20 Jul 2016 99,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4.4.2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall perrishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

m.i.l. on

Pass 16 May 2015 87,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML (Engine Management Light) on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges, nearside inner bald

excessive corrosion to casing of both rear shock absorbers

long parking brake travel

nearside front brake hose secured by cable tie to strut

nearside front wheel trim missing

rear wiper blade and arm missing

Fail 14 May 2015 87,051 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML (Engine Management Light) on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges, nearside inner bald

excessive corrosion to casing of both rear shock absorbers

long parking brake travel

nearside front brake hose secured by cable tie to strut

nearside front wheel trim missing

rear wiper blade and arm missing

Pass 15 May 2014 78,264 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 68,002 miles

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

slight noise from n/s/f wheel wnen rotated

Pass 18 Sep 2012 60,916 miles

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

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

rear shocks corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2012 60,916 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

rear shocks corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2011 52,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

lip in front discs

Pass 20 Sep 2011 52,937 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

lip in front discs

Pass 23 Sep 2010 43,749 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 43,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 34,660 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 34,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 27,074 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 XVR is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XVR, 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 XVR is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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