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GX55 LYZ

2005 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,032 mi
Last recorded58,032 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 LYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 58,032 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 58,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 53,475 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 52,729 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2024 52,729 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 51,752 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 51,750 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 50,935 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 48,427 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 46,550 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 44,542 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 42,156 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 38,451 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 38,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 38,473 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 31,844 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 28,452 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 28,452 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 24,732 miles

offside mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2011 23,051 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 19,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2009 16,667 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 14,002 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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GX55 LYZ is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 GX55 LYZ, 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 GX55 LYZ registered?

GX55 LYZ is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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