MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,519 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Park brake lever has little reserve travel when fully engaged.
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Park brake lever has little reserve travel when fully engaged.
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (rear off O/S) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Grease splashing on to brake disc (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% FRONT (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both headlamps lenses deteriated
offside front brake stiff to turn by hand.
oil leak from gear box area
rear silencer mounting bracket corroded to breaking point
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ55 NOU is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 BJ55 NOU, 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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BJ55 NOU is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 23 September 2005.
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