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PJ55 DWN

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,909 mi
Last recorded114,909 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 DWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 114,909 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses faided (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2025 112,600 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faided (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty indicator arm faulty but still works (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 112,578 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and outer sill hole (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outside edge and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear boot floor corroded under side

Pass 15 Jan 2024 106,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 102,131 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 102,098 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 98,526 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 90,278 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 12 Feb 2021 90,278 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 7 Feb 2020 81,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 73,485 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Feb 2019 73,485 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Feb 2018 68,922 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 67,858 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 65,244 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 61,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 61,280 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 57,525 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface

Pass 8 Jun 2012 54,224 miles

front brake discs pitted on inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2011 50,621 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 46,822 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 46,822 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 41,465 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 41,465 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 31,317 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 31,084 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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PJ55 DWN is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PJ55 DWN, 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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PJ55 DWN is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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