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GR55 HZP

2005 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,716 mi
Last recorded100,716 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 HZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 100,716 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 100,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch cover missing

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 100,158 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch cover missing

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 98,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 98,796 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Exhaust blow centre section (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 96,745 miles

both front ball joint boots perished

Pass 26 May 2022 95,626 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer body sill corroded

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 26 May 2022 95,626 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer body sill corroded

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2021 91,859 miles

Nearside Outer body sill corroded

Fail 12 May 2021 91,859 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Outer body sill corroded

Pass 25 May 2020 90,612 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 90,611 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 89,270 miles

Nearside Front bumper corner slight damage

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

oil filter rusty

Pass 21 May 2018 88,641 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear outer sidewall cracked

Fail 18 May 2018 88,633 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear outer sidewall cracked

Pass 11 May 2017 87,290 miles

2 differant headlamp bulbs fitted giving differant colours of white

engine oil filter very rusty

front antirollbar bushes cracking

offside rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 11 May 2017 87,290 miles

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

2 differant headlamp bulbs fitted giving differant colours of white

engine oil filter very rusty

front antirollbar bushes cracking

offside headlamp lens fogged over

offside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 27 May 2016 85,400 miles

exhaust system showing signs of deterioration

Fail 25 May 2016 85,400 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system showing signs of deterioration

rear wiper rubber torn

Pass 14 Jan 2015 8,465 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 78,523 miles

nsf tyre worn slightly on inner edge osf tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2012 71,385 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 57,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 57,003 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 45,633 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 45,623 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 30,693 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 22,579 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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GR55 HZP is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GR55 HZP, 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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GR55 HZP is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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