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LD55 XLW

2005 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,213 mi
Last recorded43,213 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 XLW
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 43,213 miles

Offside Front HEAD LAMP LENSE DETERIATION

Fail 10 Oct 2017 43,211 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front HEAD LAMP LENSE DETERIATION

Pass 7 Oct 2016 38,676 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Oct 2016 38,675 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 36,285 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR CHILD SEAT FITTED CANNOT FULLY CHECK SEAT BELT

OFF SIDE FRONT HEAD LAMP LENSE DETERRIATION

Pass 6 Oct 2014 32,610 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2013 28,327 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES OUTER SIDE WALLS AND TREAD CRACKS

Fail 14 Oct 2013 28,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES OUTER SIDE WALLS AND TREAD CRACKS

OFF SIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR 1/4 LINK BUSHES SLIGHT WEAR

Pass 11 Oct 2012 22,765 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 19,339 miles

surface cracks on both rear tyres

Pass 13 Oct 2010 16,099 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 13,459 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 10,408 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 10,408 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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LD55 XLW is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LD55 XLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD55 XLW registered?

LD55 XLW is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 October 2005.

Is LD55 XLW safe to buy?

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