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GJ55 CNY

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

48,633 mi
Last recorded48,633 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 CNY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 48,633 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 48,633 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 37,731 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 35,081 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 32,141 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 22,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 21,289 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 19,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly undercut (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 17,811 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 2 Nov 2017 15,809 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Both Side (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust System is Corroded

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

Rear Both Tyres Are Perish

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 8 Nov 2016 13,743 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 12,596 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 11,500 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 10,271 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 9,071 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 7,795 miles

slight play in steering rack area?

Pass 26 Oct 2010 6,297 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 5,113 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 3,906 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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GJ55 CNY is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red 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 GJ55 CNY, 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 GJ55 CNY registered?

GJ55 CNY is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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