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GK55 VJZ

2005 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,103 mi
Last recorded93,103 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 VJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 93,103 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 90,362 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 90,362 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 76,683 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 76,679 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 65,686 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 65,686 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 55,798 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 43,279 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 29,934 miles

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

Front discs slightly pitted and worn

Pass 16 Sep 2010 17,462 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 15,246 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 12,572 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 12,572 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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GK55 VJZ is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GK55 VJZ, 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 GK55 VJZ registered?

GK55 VJZ is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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