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FG55 RSX

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

123,419 mi
Last recorded123,419 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 RSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 123,419 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 123,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 116,165 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 108,464 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 103,687 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 103,317 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 102,668 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 100,641 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 94,512 miles

Both front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

Nearside Front Wheel slightly distorted

Offside Rear Tyre slightly feathering on inside edge

Pass 15 Feb 2017 89,240 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 89,240 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 81,847 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 79,661 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 79,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2014 74,554 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 74,554 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 66,917 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 62,380 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 59,277 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 58,301 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 57,730 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 57,730 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 43,493 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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FG55 RSX is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 FG55 RSX, 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 RSX registered?

FG55 RSX is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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