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FY55 EWJ

2005 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,825 mi
Last recorded75,825 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 EWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 75,825 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 69,016 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 68,948 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 59,864 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 50,472 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 43,696 miles

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

rear seat belts not checked

Fail 8 Nov 2011 43,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 29 Oct 2010 31,008 miles

front brake discs corroded

oil filler cap missing

Pass 24 Jan 2009 18,401 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 18,372 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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FY55 EWJ is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FY55 EWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY55 EWJ registered?

FY55 EWJ is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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