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FY55 RPU

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

28,663 mi
Last recorded28,663 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 RPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 28,663 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))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 28,663 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))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 12,658 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 8,104 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 8,096 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 8,059 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 7,788 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 7,421 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 7,026 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 6,559 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 6,087 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 5,568 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 4,914 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 4,208 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 3,473 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RPU is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FY55 RPU, 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 FY55 RPU registered?

FY55 RPU is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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