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BL05 CUY

2005 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

176,378 mi
Last recorded176,378 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 CUY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 176,378 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 176,186 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust system insecure new rear clamp fitted (6.1.2 (a))

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

all suspension components and sub frame/axle and floor corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2023 165,114 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 160,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear shockers corroded

offside sill outer damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2019 155,482 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 155,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 155,133 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 144,690 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

damage to offside rear sill panel

winter tyre fitted to offside rear

Pass 14 May 2016 137,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from exhaust rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 131,451 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 131,441 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 124,791 miles

Oil leak

front anti rollbar link bushes perished.

front brake discs corroded.

front lower arm back bushes perished and worn.

n/s/r brake pipe corroded.

n/s/r tyre starting to perish.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 119,145 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 100,874 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 84,506 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 71,934 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 71,934 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 56,118 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 44,337 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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BL05 CUY is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BL05 CUY, 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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BL05 CUY is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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