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HJ55 LVY

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,240 mi
Last recorded37,240 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 LVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 37,240 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 36,324 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 35,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer edges (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front bumper unclipped from front wing ??

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 34,496 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 32,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 32,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 30,605 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 28,680 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 26,196 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 26,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 22,748 miles

all 4 tyres very perished

Pass 23 Aug 2016 18,805 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 15,057 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 11,574 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 9,128 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 8,902 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 8,387 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 7,737 miles

inner front brake discs pitted

Pass 12 Aug 2009 6,941 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 6,274 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HJ55 LVY is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HJ55 LVY, 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 HJ55 LVY registered?

HJ55 LVY is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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