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GN55 VNO

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,790 mi
Last recorded132,790 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 VNO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 132,790 miles

Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated at time of test

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear, near limit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light coloured filter lens slightly melted (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 132,790 miles

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

Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated at time of test

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear, near limit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light coloured filter lens slightly melted (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 123,967 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake weaker than offside and slower to operate

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 123,967 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake weaker than offside and slower to operate

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 114,061 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of offside front to rear pipe rusted at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst area (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured shows small amount of white light (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 114,038 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of offside front to rear pipe rusted at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst area (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured shows small amount of white light (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 102,786 miles

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

Nearside front lower ball joint locking nut pin deteriorated

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

Pass 12 May 2016 85,140 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 72,232 miles

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

both rear tyres age cracked

headlamp aim incorrect due to headlamp condition

Fail 21 May 2015 72,209 miles

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

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

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

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

both rear tyres age cracked

headlamp aim incorrect due to headlamp condition

Pass 19 May 2014 62,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both headlamps misted

Pass 14 May 2013 52,304 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 42,951 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 33,393 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 23,722 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 14,549 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 13,566 miles

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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GN55 VNO is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GN55 VNO, 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 GN55 VNO registered?

GN55 VNO is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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