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AU55 XXL

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

175,576 mi
Last recorded175,576 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 XXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 175,576 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 163,917 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 163,917 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 152,242 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 150,751 miles

Boot latch broken but boot lid still secure

Both rear wheels slightly binding

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 150,751 miles

Boot latch broken but boot lid still secure

Both rear wheels slightly binding

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 149,066 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 149,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 144,484 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 119,184 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Aug 2013 109,539 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 91,703 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 91,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 72,678 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/rear tyre cracking

Fail 7 Dec 2010 72,678 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Dec 2009 61,707 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 49,475 miles

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

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 XXL is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XXL, 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 XXL is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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