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FP55 HDZ

2005 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,379 mi
Last recorded123,379 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 HDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 123,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 120,435 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 120,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to mid section joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 114,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 114,441 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box to mid section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 109,897 miles

bonnet secondary retaining device faulty

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 109,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet secondary retaining device faulty

Pass 6 Jul 2017 106,570 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 102,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 102,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 95,360 miles

both front headlamps slightly discoloured

Fail 9 Jan 2015 95,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 86,571 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 86,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 70,654 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 70,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 59,028 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 59,028 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 48,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 35,129 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,972 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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FP55 HDZ is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FP55 HDZ, 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 FP55 HDZ registered?

FP55 HDZ is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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