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GV55 GJF

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

145,382 mi
Last recorded145,382 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 GJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 145,382 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 140,715 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 136,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 6 May 2023 133,488 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2022 130,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2022 130,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 115,712 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 May 2020 102,907 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and slight cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 May 2020 102,899 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and slight cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 97,648 miles

both front drop link worn

Fail 23 Mar 2019 97,618 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both front drop link worn

Pass 17 Mar 2018 88,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 78,481 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 70,798 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 70,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 62,384 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 52,105 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 52,105 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 45,728 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front wiper blade split on ends

Fail 6 Sep 2011 41,534 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 41,534 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 35,656 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 30,983 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 25,542 miles

Advise n/s and o/s front tyres worn down to 2mm.

Fail 25 Sep 2008 25,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise n/s and o/s front tyres worn down to 2mm.

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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GV55 GJF is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 62,298 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GV55 GJF, 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 GV55 GJF registered?

GV55 GJF is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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