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FE55 VZL

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,930 mi
Last recorded144,930 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 VZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 144,930 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear axel corroded

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge 155/65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge 155/65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 155/65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 144,908 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear axel corroded

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge 155/65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge 155/65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 155/65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 141,990 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 141,985 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested due to brake bind

Pass 3 Mar 2022 138,597 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 130,647 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 118,414 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 118,403 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 109,577 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 109,577 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 109,034 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Odd size tyres fitted front as to rear

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit /worn out on edges. 1,6mm (4.1.E.1)

One of two exhaust rear mounts corroded snapped

Fail 13 Feb 2016 109,034 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Odd size tyres fitted front as to rear

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit /worn out on edges. 1,6mm (4.1.E.1)

One of two exhaust rear mounts corroded snapped

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 99,172 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 99,171 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 84,508 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 72,466 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 64,694 miles

front discs worn

Fail 22 Nov 2011 64,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs worn

Fail 26 Aug 2011 63,522 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2010 52,622 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 49,409 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 49,409 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Nov 2008 39,556 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

Fail 9 Nov 2008 39,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

engine managment light on

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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FE55 VZL is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FE55 VZL, 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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FE55 VZL is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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