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HV55 OYY

2005 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,986 mi
Last recorded123,986 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 OYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 123,986 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 123,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 119,398 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 94,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 94,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 82,384 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 82,384 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 78,383 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 78,377 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 70,047 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 70,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 63,063 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 55,150 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 46,726 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre slightly perished 2105 DOT CODE

Pass 12 Jun 2012 40,216 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 31,781 miles

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

Tyre size: 15565R14T

Unable to gain full view of front brakes at time of test

Pass 10 Jun 2010 22,751 miles

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

both sides front brake discs slightly worn and pitted on inner faces.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 13,584 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 4,420 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 4,420 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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HV55 OYY is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HV55 OYY, 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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HV55 OYY is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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