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GJ55 WML

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,701 mi
Last recorded132,701 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 132,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

offside drivers door handle broken but can still be opened from outside

offside front bumper loose but secure

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

temporary fuel cap used for oil filler cap

Fail 5 Aug 2017 132,645 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing lower ball joint (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp fogged and damaged (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing lower ball joint (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre has run-flat damage to the sidewalls

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front bumper not fully secure

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wing liner damaged/insecure and clearly fouls wheel and tyre at speed

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres approx' 2.5mm remaining

drivers door difficult to open from outside due to damaged handle

engine oil low, added 1litre to safely carry out mot

Pass 10 Feb 2016 83,614 miles

Front both disc's rusty and lipped

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside door mirror assembly loose

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 83,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure causing treaded area to wear uneven (4.1.D.1b)

Front both disc's rusty and lipped

Nearside Front tyre sidewalls perishing

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside door mirror assembly loose

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 43,343 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 41,747 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 36,091 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 36,084 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 30,866 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 25,436 miles

Front tyres wearing thin - stepped tread

Wiperblade starting to split

Pass 21 Oct 2009 20,737 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 16,403 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 WML is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WML, 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 WML is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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