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LV55 FCE

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,807 mi
Last recorded76,807 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 FCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 76,807 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 71,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking getting deep (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 91,339 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 91,339 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 68,574 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 66,761 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main to offside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside washer jet inop

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 22 Aug 2016 61,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 54,206 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 46,891 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 39,463 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 32,902 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2011 25,067 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 31 Jul 2011 25,067 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 20,967 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 18,016 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 13,549 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 FCE is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FCE, 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 LV55 FCE registered?

LV55 FCE is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is LV55 FCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 FCE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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