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GV55 VXD

2005 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,040 mi
Last recorded132,040 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 VXD
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 132,040 miles

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

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

headlamp lenses deteriated

Pass 17 Jul 2020 129,097 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 125,380 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 120,512 miles

front pads low

Fail 16 Jul 2018 120,512 miles

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

exhaust blow, front pads low

Pass 18 Jul 2017 109,133 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

front reg plate deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2017 109,131 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

front reg plate deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2016 101,317 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 101,300 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Too high. 1.05 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive too high 0.41 (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe joint at rear box poor (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 99,993 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 99,933 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 97,412 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 97,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 92,787 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Oct 2013 92,787 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Nov 2012 88,955 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 82,020 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 74,146 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 59,679 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 45,839 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 VXD is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Black 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 VXD, 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 VXD is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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