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SG55 FYJ

2005 Citroen C1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,300 mi
Last recorded78,300 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 FYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 78,300 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 75,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

corrosion on front subframe

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 4 May 2018 75,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

corrosion on front subframe

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 3 May 2017 62,424 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 May 2017 62,386 miles

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

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 50,235 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 50,235 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 48,482 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 48,482 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 45,205 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 45,205 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 38,656 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 38,656 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 33,051 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 33,051 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 27,707 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)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front brake disc heavily corroded/pitted

Pass 17 Aug 2010 22,983 miles

advise corrosion on offside front brake disc

Fail 17 Aug 2010 22,983 miles

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

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

advise corrosion on offside front brake disc

Pass 12 Aug 2009 17,520 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 12,557 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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SG55 FYJ is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SG55 FYJ, 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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SG55 FYJ is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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