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LV55 VDN

2005 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,939 mi
Last recorded89,939 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 VDN
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 89,939 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 78,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing held with cable ties (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 May 2024 78,854 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing held with cable ties (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 78,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 78,732 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 75,676 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 75,673 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 75,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 69,311 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 69,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 63,722 miles

slight discoloration on head light lens tops

Pass 16 Dec 2015 55,413 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 55,392 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

gearbox fluid leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 52,618 miles

f/n/s link rod worn

f/o/s lower arm rear bush perished

Fail 29 Nov 2012 48,073 miles

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

front offside lower arm rear bush is perished

front offside tyre is worn

Pass 29 Nov 2012 48,073 miles

front offside lower arm rear bush is perished

front offside tyre is worn

Pass 29 Nov 2011 33,861 miles

exhaust system is generally corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2011 33,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system is generally corroded

front brake discs are worn and corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2010 25,756 miles

Front discs and pads worn and corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2009 13,732 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 8,112 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 VDN is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LV55 VDN, 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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LV55 VDN is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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