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GV55 HLF

2005 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,621 mi
Last recorded111,621 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 HLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 111,621 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 111,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 102,980 miles

loud mechanical noise from engine

Fail 20 Sep 2016 102,980 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

loud mechanical noise from engine

Pass 22 Sep 2015 96,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 89,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 89,072 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 80,826 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 73,156 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 66,941 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 55,544 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 43,553 miles

both front, and offside rear tyres on 3mm remain

Pass 3 Aug 2009 42,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2008 37,815 miles

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)

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 HLF is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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