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BL55 FNH

2005 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,107 mi
Last recorded120,107 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 FNH
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 120,107 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2022 118,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Number of components corroded due to age (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside corroded due to age (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 118,821 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Number of components corroded due to age (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside corroded due to age (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 116,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 115,326 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive osf drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 109,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 106,587 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 106,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 103,804 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer mounting deteriorated but system still supported

Pass 28 Sep 2015 99,786 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 94,903 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 94,899 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 89,029 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 81,451 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 74,135 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 65,268 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 54,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 54,455 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 45,890 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 FNH 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 BL55 FNH, 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 FNH is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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