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HG55 VTL

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

100,865 mi
Last recorded100,865 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 VTL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 100,865 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 96,993 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear axle bush mountings corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 96,993 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear axle bush mountings corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 89,175 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 85,976 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 83,408 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 81,874 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 80,432 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 80,432 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 77,386 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 73,743 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 73,743 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 69,475 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 69,475 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 64,454 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm keep a check. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 60,286 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 60,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 56,119 miles

Indicator switch faulty, change soon.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 50,300 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 19 Nov 2011 43,468 miles

slight ridge front brake discs + pads quite thin

Pass 20 Nov 2010 34,631 miles

Both Rear Tyres near or on legal limits. Both front tyres 3mm tread depth.

Pass 14 Nov 2009 26,325 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 19,006 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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HG55 VTL is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red 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 HG55 VTL, 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 HG55 VTL registered?

HG55 VTL is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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