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EO55 TZZ

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

115,387 mi
Last recorded115,387 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 TZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 115,387 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 115,387 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 115,339 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 115,338 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 115,315 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 115,315 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 114,427 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 111,111 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 111,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 108,005 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2020 108,005 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 103,506 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 103,506 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits poss exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle +back boxes (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 99,047 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 98,913 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 93,726 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 93,611 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 88,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 88,303 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 82,152 miles

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 82,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 75,864 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 69,899 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 62,470 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 54,314 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Aug 2010 44,623 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 37,973 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 37,973 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,840 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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EO55 TZZ is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 EO55 TZZ, 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 EO55 TZZ registered?

EO55 TZZ is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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