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GJ55 LMM

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,077 mi
Last recorded116,077 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 LMM
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 116,077 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 116,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 109,689 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 109,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 104,549 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 104,549 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both front lights (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 98,279 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 92,388 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 87,122 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 87,122 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 88,040 miles

n/s/r child seat fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2013 86,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Sep 2013 86,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 81,477 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 63,756 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 63,756 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 47,381 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 34,103 miles

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

both rear tyres badly perished

front wiper blade split

Pass 22 Aug 2008 18,897 miles

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

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

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 LMM is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LMM, 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 LMM registered?

GJ55 LMM is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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