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GJ55 AXG

2005 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

99,160 mi
Last recorded99,160 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 AXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 99,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing corroded but doeswnt have shape edges

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 98,732 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/f wing corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2021 98,730 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/f wing corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2020 97,991 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes are deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very thin on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are perishing on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 97,988 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes are deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very thin on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are perishing on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 94,155 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front drop link rubbers n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 94,153 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s/r wheel binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front drop link rubbers n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted on left hand lock hose partially stretched and close to inner rim of wheel (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 90,088 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 90,086 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 86,596 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 86,579 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)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light present on dash

Pass 4 Mar 2016 82,675 miles

engine management light present on dash

Pass 5 Mar 2015 80,780 miles

n/s/f head light mounting bracket broken

o/s/r door lock stiff in operation

Pass 3 Mar 2014 78,653 miles

Engine management light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 72,102 miles

EM light on dash

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 71,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

EM light on dash

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 64,676 miles

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

offside door is difficult to unlock

offside front tyre has slight dammage to outer wall

Pass 1 Mar 2012 64,676 miles

offside door is difficult to unlock

offside front tyre has slight dammage to outer wall

Pass 17 Feb 2011 61,409 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both sides front disc(S) slightly pitted

Fail 26 Jul 2010 58,968 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine mil light on

Pass 30 Jan 2010 47,421 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 34,916 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 34,913 miles

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

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cut (only just met requirements)

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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GJ55 AXG is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GJ55 AXG, 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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GJ55 AXG is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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