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NL55 PHZ

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

118,791 mi
Last recorded118,791 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 PHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 118,791 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 118,787 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested no visible pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested no visible pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 114,921 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 114,917 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2016 102,033 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 98,705 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 98,704 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 93,274 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 70,947 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 70,947 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 57,512 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 57,512 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 50,950 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 50,950 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 43,741 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 43,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 36,593 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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NL55 PHZ is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NL55 PHZ, 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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NL55 PHZ is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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