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BL55 FMO

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,347 mi
Last recorded118,347 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 FMO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 118,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 114,703 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear Of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 111,499 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 108,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus small cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 108,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus small cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 102,300 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 102,279 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2018 99,143 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 86,916 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 86,916 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 73,298 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 60,689 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 60,689 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 56,241 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 47,650 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 40,709 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 33,270 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 26,309 miles

chuffing noise from engine

exhaust manifold shield loose

wiper blade split

Pass 16 Dec 2009 20,653 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 15,584 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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BL55 FMO is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL55 FMO, 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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BL55 FMO is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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