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GF55 CZE

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,551 mi
Last recorded179,551 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 CZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 179,551 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 178,551 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2017 177,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel has a slight bind

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 176,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel has a slight bind

Fail 27 Jan 2016 176,953 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel has a slight bind

Fail 22 Dec 2014 172,159 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 172,159 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 169,046 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2012 163,621 miles

slight noise o\s\f wheel bearing

Pass 21 Nov 2011 155,968 miles

rear brakes require attention

Fail 18 Nov 2011 155,952 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brakes require attention

Pass 17 Nov 2010 143,264 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 143,264 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 18 Nov 2009 116,448 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge not to limet

nearside rear lamp unit slightly insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2008 84,419 miles

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

front numberplate starting to deteriorate

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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GF55 CZE is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GF55 CZE, 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 GF55 CZE registered?

GF55 CZE is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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