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MD05 HJE

2005 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

57,002 mi
Last recorded57,002 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 HJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 57,002 miles

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

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

general corrosion to underbody and suspension parts

Fail 26 Jul 2022 56,999 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

general corrosion to underbody and suspension parts

Pass 5 Aug 2021 45,209 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 43,670 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 43,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under bonnet (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 39,857 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs unevenly worn

Fail 9 Oct 2017 39,821 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear flexihose (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced both headlight covers (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front brake discs unevenly worn

Pass 7 Oct 2016 35,197 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlight covers (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 34,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlight covers (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 28,286 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 255,506 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 25,506 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 23,333 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 21,068 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 18,458 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 14,951 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 8,188 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 5,883 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 5,883 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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MD05 HJE is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MD05 HJE, 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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MD05 HJE is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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