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LX55 KZP

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,027 mi
Last recorded163,027 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 KZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 163,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2025 151,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 151,347 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 151,302 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to offside front pads worn down to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road large crack (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside worn down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 137,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low- heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 137,485 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low- heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2023 122,382 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front windscreen washer weak

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 119,167 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

front brake pads will require replacement in approx 1500 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

rear wiper rubber incomplete

Fail 4 May 2022 119,164 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

front brake pads will require replacement in approx 1500 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

rear wiper rubber incomplete

Pass 5 May 2021 117,517 miles

headlight aims on lower limit

offside number plate light inoperative

rear tyres worn on edges

rear wiper split

various body/bumper damage

Fail 5 May 2021 117,517 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

headlight aims on lower limit

offside number plate light inoperative

rear tyres worn on edges

rear wiper split

various body/bumper damage

Pass 6 May 2020 115,830 miles

front brake discs corroded

hazard light switch operation poor

oil seepage

rear tyres worn on edges

rear wiper split

various body/bumper damage

Fail 30 Apr 2020 115,830 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer insecure metal mounting broken off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

various body/bumper damage

front brake discs corroded

front tyres worn on edges

hazard light switch operation poor

oil seepage

rear tyres perished

rear wiper split

Pass 1 Oct 2018 109,462 miles

Offside Rear exhaust mount broken

damage to nearside front wheel arch

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Sep 2017 100,824 miles

Front Tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 100,824 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 93,985 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 85,960 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 85,764 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 72,189 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 63,890 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 58,653 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight smell of fuel under bonnet

Pass 5 Jan 2012 51,574 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 43,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 43,842 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 39,135 miles

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

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

advise both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 4 Dec 2008 34,109 miles

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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LX55 KZP is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LX55 KZP, 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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LX55 KZP is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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