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JJZ 1530

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

52,303 mi
Last recorded52,303 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJZ 1530
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2023 52,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 49,356 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 49,355 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis at inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 49,349 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2020 48,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower sill dented [advise repair]

Fail 2 Nov 2020 48,725 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mtg . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mtg . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower sill dented [advise repair]

Pass 31 Oct 2019 48,044 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill .[weak] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 48,038 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 47,017 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 47,016 miles

All direction indicators not working no indicators working [but hazard lamps work] (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked . (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp leaking . (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 46,681 miles

Rear plastic bumper rear lower brackets broken ? [temp fix in place]

Pass 1 Jul 2016 45,772 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 45,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box broken off (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 45,754 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre perished

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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JJZ 1530 is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 JJZ 1530, 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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JJZ 1530 is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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