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HV55 PJJ

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,847 mi
Last recorded143,847 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 PJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 143,847 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 139,703 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 139,701 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (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))

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 29 Nov 2017 135,323 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 130,182 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 124,641 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 119,443 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 108,910 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 103,582 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 98,271 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 62,374 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 80,017 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front windscreen wiper split

nearside rear tyre low on tread

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 23 Sep 2009 80,017 miles

rear wiper arm missing

nearside rear tyre low on tread

front windscreen wiper split

Fail 23 Sep 2008 60,706 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

O/S/F tyre down to 3mm. Keep a check.

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

There is quite a ridge on the front brake discs.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 60,706 miles

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

O/S/F tyre down to 3mm. Keep a check.

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

There is quite a ridge on the front brake discs.

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 PJJ is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HV55 PJJ, 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 PJJ is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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