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BG55 WGM

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,160 mi
Last recorded84,160 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 WGM
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 84,160 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 79,939 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 79,939 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 70,423 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 63,133 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 58,287 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 58,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 53,051 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 48,851 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 48,851 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 44,053 miles

drivers door handle damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2013 44,053 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

drivers door handle damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2012 39,015 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Oct 2011 32,181 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 4 Oct 2011 32,181 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2010 25,814 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 18,862 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 12,017 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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BG55 WGM is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BG55 WGM, 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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What year was BG55 WGM registered?

BG55 WGM is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is BG55 WGM safe to buy?

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