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SB55 ZWZ

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

85,017 mi
Last recorded85,017 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 ZWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 85,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 84,787 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 77,261 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine management light on

slight corrosion on underside

Pass 7 Sep 2019 72,166 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 72,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 67,143 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 67,110 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2017 61,818 miles

Front brake discs poor

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear perished / cracking in tread

both headlamps poor

corrosion to underside suspension

oil leak & fuel leak / smell

Fail 14 Jun 2017 61,818 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault light on (5.4.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs poor

Nearside Rear perished / cracking in tread

both headlamps poor

corrosion to underside suspension

oil leak & fuel leak / smell

Pass 8 Jul 2016 57,127 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamp pattern getting weak (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jul 2016 57,111 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamp pattern getting weak (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2015 52,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jun 2015 52,697 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 48,558 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 47,731 miles

3x wheel trims missing

engine noise at top of engine sounds like an injector leak

exhaust slight corrosion

front and rear suspension components slight corrosion

various marks and scratches vehicle and wheels

Pass 25 Jan 2013 44,816 miles

exhaust corrodiong

front and rear suspension components showing signs off corrosion

slight blowing noise from engine

various marks and scratches vehicle and wheels 3x wheels trims missing

Pass 3 Feb 2012 40,720 miles

both front & n/s/r wheel trims missing

front brake discs corroded/lipped

front suspension link bar bushes perrishing

o/s/f lower door corner damaged

scratches to various body panels

smel of fuel

waher frozen at time of test

Fail 3 Feb 2012 40,720 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

both front & n/s/r wheel trims missing

front brake discs corroded/lipped

front suspension link bar bushes perrishing

o/s/f lower door corner damaged

scratches to various body panels

waher frozen at time of test

Pass 28 Jan 2011 38,269 miles

both front wheel trims missing

damage to o s front rim

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

front link bar bushes worn

interment fault on hazard light

kerb damage to n s rear tyre

n s rear wheel trim missing

washer bottle top missing

Fail 28 Jan 2011 38,269 miles

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

both front wheel trims missing

damage to o s front rim

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

front link bar bushes worn

interment fault on hazard light

kerb damage to n s rear tyre

n s rear wheel trim missing

washer bottle top missing

Pass 4 Feb 2010 35,719 miles

o/s/f wheel trim damaged

oil around engine

both n/s wheel trims missing

curb damage to n/s/f road wheel

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

radiator leaking on lower crimping

scratches to o/s/f bumper

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 30 Jan 2009 31,880 miles

Front discs pitted, worn and scored

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 ZWZ is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ZWZ, 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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SB55 ZWZ is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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