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PK55 LWJ

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

68,004 mi
Last recorded68,004 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 LWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 68,004 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 67,996 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by osr direction indicators (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2025 56,559 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front linkages corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2025 56,559 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front linkages corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2025 56,534 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 45,883 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 29,869 miles

Nearside side repeater lens cover missing

Fail 30 Mar 2023 29,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside side repeater lens cover missing

Pass 1 Apr 2022 26,031 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 25,950 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 25,022 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 23,636 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 23,069 miles

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

Nearside front brake disc slightly pitted/scored

Pass 24 Nov 2015 22,487 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 21,944 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 21,465 miles

Water pump noisey (advise replacement)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 20,544 miles

Airbag light eluminated

Pass 5 Dec 2011 19,897 miles

Front tyres cracking hevily but no cord or plys visable (advise replacement)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 19,323 miles

Both front tyres cracking but no cord or ply visable (advise replacment)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 18,490 miles

Fronyt tyres cracking hevily

Fail 3 Dec 2009 18,474 miles

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

Fronyt tyres cracking hevily

Pass 3 Dec 2008 17,627 miles

Rear tyres cracking hevily

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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PK55 LWJ is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PK55 LWJ, 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 PK55 LWJ registered?

PK55 LWJ is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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