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FH55 FMD

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

94,246 mi
Last recorded94,246 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 FMD
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 94,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Inner both sills covered in sealant

Rear Outer both sills covered in sealant

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 93,804 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both around subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength both sills rotted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 92,476 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 92,476 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 87,867 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 87,866 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 84,616 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2019 84,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 79,199 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine noisy around auxiliary belt area

n/s rear tyre perished dated 2005

o/s rear tyre perished dated 2012

Fail 27 Dec 2018 79,199 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine noisy around auxiliary belt area

n/s rear tyre perished dated 2005

o/s rear tyre perished dated 2012

Pass 6 Dec 2017 73,862 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/s front tyre worn low

Fail 6 Dec 2017 73,862 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/s front tyre worn low

Pass 3 Jan 2017 68,764 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 62,485 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Hand brake cable split

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 54,710 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner face

o/s handbrake cable outer casing split

Pass 30 Dec 2013 43,713 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads worn low

Fail 23 Dec 2013 43,659 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads worn low

Pass 19 Dec 2012 35,272 miles

both rear tyres worn low 155-65-14

Fail 19 Dec 2012 35,272 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

All tyres worn low 155-65-14

Pass 29 Dec 2011 30,058 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 25,906 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2009 20,490 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 12,524 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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FH55 FMD is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FH55 FMD, 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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FH55 FMD is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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