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LV55 GZK

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

123,051 mi
Last recorded123,051 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 GZK
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 123,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 123,051 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 115,549 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 108,491 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 108,490 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 97,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 89,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 81,366 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 18 Jan 2021 81,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 28 Dec 2019 77,966 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 4 Jan 2019 71,848 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 66,846 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 63,457 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 60,982 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 59,635 miles

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

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

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 24 Jan 2014 58,031 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 58,031 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 43,277 miles

air bag light on

minor cracks in mirrors

n/s/f tyre cut no cords

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2011 38,920 miles

Both front wing mirrors cracked

Nearside rear wheel has slight buckle

Offside rear tyre has age cracking

Fail 18 Aug 2011 38,870 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front wing mirrors cracked

Nearside rear wheel has slight buckle

Offside rear tyre has age cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2010 30,960 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 26,900 miles

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

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

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 GZK is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GZK, 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 GZK registered?

LV55 GZK is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 23 October 2005.

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