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FV55 MXX

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

34,767 mi
Last recorded34,767 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 MXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 34,767 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 33,822 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 33,009 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 31,887 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 30,340 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 28,865 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 27,960 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 27,960 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2018 26,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 23,881 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 22,050 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 20,338 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 18,588 miles

nearside front tyre 2.5mm

nearside rear tyre 2.3mm [legal limit 1.6mm]

Pass 16 Dec 2013 16,784 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm[legal limit 1.6mm]

Pass 14 Dec 2012 14,987 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 13,184 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 11,069 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 8,843 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 6,383 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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FV55 MXX is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 FV55 MXX, 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 FV55 MXX registered?

FV55 MXX is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 24 December 2005.

Is FV55 MXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 MXX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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