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GL05 VHM

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,576 mi
Last recorded94,576 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 VHM
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 May 2019 94,576 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 92,130 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexible pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside rear wheel tight to rotate during wheel free part of test.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexible pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre has approximately 2.5mm tread.

Fail 14 May 2018 92,130 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Engine management lamp illuminated.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexible pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside rear wheel tight to rotate during wheel free part of test.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexible pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre has approximately 2.5mm tread.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 84,663 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 84,663 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 77,665 miles

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge.

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 74,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 68,769 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 68,769 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 59,578 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 53,894 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 53,894 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 48,131 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 40,014 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 31,825 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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GL05 VHM is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GL05 VHM, 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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GL05 VHM is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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