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HK05 LFO

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,684 mi
Last recorded102,684 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 LFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 102,684 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 102,684 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))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2023 102,678 miles

Offside Inner General corrosion to inner sill area.

Pass 22 Jun 2022 102,368 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 102,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Steel pipe to wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 102,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 102,006 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 101,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 101,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 100,704 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 100,704 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 98,456 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 98,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and inner edge deviod of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 92,964 miles

Nearside Front rear bottom arm bush split

Offside Front rear bottom arm bush split

Offside Front tyre on 2mm

Offside Front wheel damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2016 92,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front wiper blade split but still clears screen

Nearside Front rear bottom arm bush split

Offside Front rear bottom arm bush split

Offside Front tyre on 2mm

Offside Front wheel damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2015 88,835 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 83,696 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 83,693 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 78,315 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 78,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 75,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system rusty,no leaks.

Frontbrake discs corroded.

Fail 8 Jul 2011 73,599 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s washer jet requires adjustment

small split in n/s cv gaiter but no cv grease coming through

Pass 8 Jul 2011 73,599 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s washer jet requires adjustment

small split in n/s cv gaiter but no cv grease coming through

Pass 2 Jul 2010 69,422 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 69,422 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 60,226 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side front washer jet needs adjustment offside jet needs cleaning

Pass 3 Jun 2008 51,703 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 51,702 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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HK05 LFO is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HK05 LFO, 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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HK05 LFO is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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