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GV55 GJG

2005 Citroen C1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,408 mi
Last recorded94,408 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 GJG
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 94,408 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front mirror damage slightly insecure

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 78,774 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 78,774 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 75,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 75,057 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall splitting showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning lens misting (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 73,431 miles

rear tyres cracking

signs of leak/ previous leak around radiator and water pump

Fail 9 Oct 2017 73,430 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

rear tyres cracking

signs of leak/ previous leak around radiator and water pump

Pass 20 Oct 2016 73,000 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 70,653 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 67,192 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 63,246 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 63,246 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 59,967 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 59,967 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 53,327 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 48,094 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 43,527 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 33,935 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 33,935 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 28,435 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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GV55 GJG is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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