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AY55 LCG

2005 Citroen C1

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,267 mi
Last recorded115,267 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 LCG
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 115,267 miles

N/S FRONT BUMPER CORNER DAMAGED

RADIATOR LEAKING WATER

Pass 12 Dec 2023 100,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 96,797 miles

All tyres perishing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 81,216 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 69,227 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 69,219 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2020 67,299 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 67,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 66,310 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 30 Aug 2018 63,557 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 59,713 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 59,713 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 53,704 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 49,285 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 45,278 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 45,278 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 33,214 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 24,046 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 23,464 miles

offside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 4 Aug 2010 23,191 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 22,852 miles

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

front wiper blade smearing the sceeen slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2008 18,514 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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AY55 LCG is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AY55 LCG, 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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AY55 LCG is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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