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NX55 VLN

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,533 mi
Last recorded76,533 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 VLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 76,533 miles

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

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

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

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

heavy underbody corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2025 71,472 miles

heavy underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2024 68,602 miles

underbody corrosion.

Fail 22 Aug 2023 68,493 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undercarriage corrosion.

Pass 19 Aug 2022 66,473 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 64,979 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 64,005 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 63,212 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 61,975 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 60,628 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 59,110 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 57,312 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 56,277 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 49,760 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 43,171 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 45,534 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 31,164 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 25,106 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 19,231 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 19,231 miles

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

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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NX55 VLN 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 90%.

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 NX55 VLN, 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 NX55 VLN registered?

NX55 VLN is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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