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LV55 BUW

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

90,936 mi
Last recorded90,936 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 BUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 90,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 83,295 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 80,452 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 80,452 miles

Offside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 77,377 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 77,373 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Tried adjustment, reflector loose in lamp unit unable to adjust. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 66,151 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 65,960 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 56,080 miles

Front GIERIL INSECIOR

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 56,080 miles

Front GIERIL INSECIOR

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 49,253 miles

Front tyres wearing unevenly.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread runs. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear redg light lens missing.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/14 75T. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 49,253 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front tyres wearing unevenly.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread runs. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear redg light lens missing.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/14 75T. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 45,958 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 35,017 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 23,595 miles

both front tyres 3mm

Pass 31 Aug 2016 14,813 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 7,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 1,298 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 1,293 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 1,291 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 1,250 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 1,249 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 12,246 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 627 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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LV55 BUW is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LV55 BUW, 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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What year was LV55 BUW registered?

LV55 BUW is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is LV55 BUW safe to buy?

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