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HJ55 LWE

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,098 mi
Last recorded92,098 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 LWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 92,098 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 91,144 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt swivel (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt swivel (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 91,142 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt swivel (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt swivel (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 87,578 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))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 87,576 miles

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

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))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 83,114 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Aug 2018 83,114 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 78,123 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 73,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 69,221 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)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 69,221 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 66,979 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)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 65,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

HEADLIGHTS POOR

WIPER BLADE POOR

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 63,125 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Aug 2012 63,125 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 61,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 61,437 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 59,809 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 59,798 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 57,711 miles

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

oil on minumum

wiper starting to split

Pass 29 Jul 2008 47,227 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 47,227 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 LWE is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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