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FG55 GVE

2005 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,039 mi
Last recorded101,039 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 GVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 101,039 miles

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 29 May 2015 100,969 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 27 May 2014 89,540 miles

HEADLIGHTS GLASS DIM

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Fail 23 May 2014 89,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

HEADLIGHTS GLASS DIM

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Pass 28 May 2013 77,225 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 72,131 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Aug 2012 72,129 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Oct 2011 65,498 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 65,494 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 53,699 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 53,699 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 39,914 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 31,311 miles

Slight damage to front number plate and to O/S front bumper blade.

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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FG55 GVE is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FG55 GVE, 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 FG55 GVE registered?

FG55 GVE is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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