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BJ55 TGX

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,980 mi
Last recorded128,980 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 TGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 128,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 nsf,osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 nsf,osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 124,385 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 120,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 116,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 112,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sills corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear inner sills corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2022 112,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sills corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2021 109,045 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 109,045 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 103,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 100,521 miles

rear silencer is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2018 80,892 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 69,679 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 61,221 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 56,376 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 50,474 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 50,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 40,098 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 27,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 22,310 miles

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

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

front wiper spilt

Pass 18 Jan 2010 17,330 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 12,804 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 TGX is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BJ55 TGX, 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 BJ55 TGX registered?

BJ55 TGX is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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