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GY55 NLC

2005 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,295 mi
Last recorded85,295 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 NLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 85,295 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 85,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 82,922 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 81,979 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 81,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 80,396 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 78,994 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 78,994 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear Both rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2020 75,793 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt items on the rear so unable to check the seat belts ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osr are on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 71,777 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 68,767 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 68,767 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 64,560 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 62,097 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 62,097 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 60,644 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 29 Aug 2014 57,785 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 57,785 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 50,904 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 48,880 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 41,230 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 41,230 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 27,829 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 16,305 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 16,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 7,698 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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GY55 NLC is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GY55 NLC, 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 GY55 NLC registered?

GY55 NLC is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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