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MX55 NWU

2005 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,258 mi
Last recorded117,258 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 NWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2022 117,258 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Lamp on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too high Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Showing white light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour Bulb showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Accident damage offside front,end of bumper off mounts

Floor and chassis areas corroded

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

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside,bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch area,strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Center (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspect wiper blade fitted not correct size

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 108,822 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 108,821 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box and rear pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 103,135 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 103,135 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 99,901 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 99,898 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 92,551 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 92,546 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 84,642 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 84,642 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Handbrake cables both sides (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 79,512 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perishing and close to limit

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perishing and close to limit

Fail 14 Apr 2017 79,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perishing and close to limit

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perishing and close to limit

Pass 29 Mar 2016 74,140 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 68,358 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 68,358 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 60,131 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 53,053 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 47,692 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 41,856 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 41,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

front brake discs getting worn.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 34,709 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 34,709 miles

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

wiper blade ready for replacement.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 27,973 miles

rear tyres cracking slightly on side walls

Pass 15 Apr 2008 21,248 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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MX55 NWU is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MX55 NWU, 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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MX55 NWU is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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