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PJ55 RJU

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,650 mi
Last recorded138,650 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 RJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 138,650 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 121,562 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 110,468 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ns/r tyre cracking

os/r tyre cracking

Fail 27 Dec 2013 110,468 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ns/r tyre cracking

os/r tyre cracking

Pass 5 Jan 2013 85,476 miles

Offside rear exhaust (back box) bracket broken but adequately supported

Rear brake ferules corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2013 85,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear exhaust (back box) bracket broken but adequately supported

Rear brake ferules corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2012 66,321 miles

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

exhaust insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2011 43,123 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 43,119 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2010 33,863 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 33,861 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 25,760 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 25,760 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

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 RJU is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RJU, 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 PJ55 RJU registered?

PJ55 RJU is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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