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BJ55 NOU

2005 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

130,519 mi
Last recorded130,519 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 NOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 130,519 miles

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))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 130,519 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 130,069 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 128,020 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 123,182 miles

Park brake lever has little reserve travel when fully engaged.

Fail 28 Jul 2021 123,182 miles

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.

Pass 6 Aug 2020 112,999 miles

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))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 112,999 miles

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 105,621 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 105,621 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 101,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (rear off O/S) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 101,187 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 97,865 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 97,865 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 93,572 miles

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)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 91,951 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 91,951 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 89,434 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 85,999 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 85,997 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2012 82,848 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 78,713 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 69,529 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 69,529 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 61,679 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 40,374 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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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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