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MF55 DLU

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,609 mi
Last recorded62,609 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 DLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 62,609 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 62,609 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 44,350 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 44,310 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 42,583 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking inside tread

offside front tyre heavy cracking inside tread

Pass 25 Sep 2019 41,598 miles

both headlight beam patterns poor offside more ( lenses discoloured )

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre splitting / cracking inside tread

Pass 17 Sep 2018 40,430 miles

both headlight beam patterns poor ( headlights discoloured )

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2017 39,306 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 38,446 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing a little rough

Pass 23 Sep 2015 37,133 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 35,426 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 33,142 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 30,576 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 30,576 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 27,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,667 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 24,330 miles

Front wiper split at ends

Pass 21 Sep 2009 20,498 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 15,524 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 15,524 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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MF55 DLU is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MF55 DLU, 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 MF55 DLU registered?

MF55 DLU is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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