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LM05 JLU

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,992 mi
Last recorded128,992 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 JLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 128,992 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ACROSS UNDER BODY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 126,904 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end bit no plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 125,044 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 125,044 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))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 120,541 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 120,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 118,250 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 111,204 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 111,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Jun 2017 105,214 miles

Front wiper slightly worn

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 105,214 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front wiper slightly worn

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 98,944 miles

Both front drop link rubbers worn

Front discs lipped

Nearside rear wheel trim missing

Offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 92,173 miles

Nearside front on legal limit 1.6mm

Nearside rear wheel trim missing

Offside front tyre worn to 2mm

Offside head lamp fadded

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 14 Jun 2014 79,050 miles

o/s/r tyre 2.0mm.

radiator in poor condition.

Fail 14 Jun 2014 79,050 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front wiper smearing.

o/s headlamp faded.

o/s/r tyre 2.0mm.

radiator in poor condition.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 69,980 miles

Nearside Front Wheel Cover Missing

Pass 16 Jun 2012 59,386 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread low

offside rear tyre tread low

Pass 14 Jun 2011 50,384 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 42,280 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 32,580 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 23,187 miles

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

rear brake balance on upper limit

wiper blade starting to split

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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LM05 JLU is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LM05 JLU, 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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LM05 JLU is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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