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BF55 HFH

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,558 mi
Last recorded92,558 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 HFH
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 92,558 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 92,557 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Lower Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust end box Broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 89,928 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 89,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 86,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 82,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2023 82,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 77,472 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 77,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 72,783 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 72,783 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Long travel on parking brake

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

o/s/r brake back plate damp

Pass 19 Jul 2019 66,753 miles

N/S OUTER SILL DAMAGED

Pass 19 Jul 2018 60,003 miles

lower suspension arm bushes perishing/ age cracking

rear exhaust rubber heavily perished and splitting

Fail 19 Jul 2018 60,003 miles

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

lower suspension arm bushes perishing/ age cracking

rear exhaust rubber heavily perished and splitting

Pass 19 Jul 2017 57,372 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear nearside and offside brake bind

Pass 18 Jul 2016 55,220 miles

Front head lamp lens both sides cloudy slightly, beam image is ok

Front wiper smears screen slightly-- one fitted

Nearside Rear brake binds slightly

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 55,219 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear brake binds slightly

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

Front head lamp lens both sides cloudy slightly, beam image is ok

Front wiper smears screen slightly-- one fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 52,756 miles

Couldn't see into brakes properly

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 52,756 miles

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

Couldn't see into brakes properly

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 50,381 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 48,426 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 45,933 miles

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

slight binding to n/s/rear brake

Fail 2 Jul 2012 45,933 miles

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

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

slight binding to n/s/rear brake

Pass 13 Jul 2011 44,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 40,599 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 33,860 miles

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

front wiper smear

Pass 3 Jul 2008 16,291 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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BF55 HFH is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF55 HFH, 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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BF55 HFH is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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