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SB55 PZV

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,187 mi
Last recorded104,187 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 PZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 104,187 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 101,491 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 98,055 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 91,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre nearing legal limit

Fail 22 Nov 2016 91,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre nearing legal limit

water pump leaking

Pass 25 Nov 2015 80,531 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 80,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 73,199 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 73,199 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 63,418 miles

osf tyre inner edge feathered,advise tracking to be checked

Pass 6 Dec 2012 55,136 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 55,136 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 46,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 46,055 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 39,326 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 33,898 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 27,758 miles

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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SB55 PZV 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 70.6%.

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 SB55 PZV, 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 SB55 PZV registered?

SB55 PZV is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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