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SH55 OTF

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,642 mi
Last recorded84,642 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 OTF
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2020 84,642 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 79,145 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 79,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 71,936 miles

Both sides sills Weak

Nearside Rear Tyre has some sidewall damage

Offside Front Tyre sidewall has cracks

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

Offside Rear Tyre has signs of cracking

Fail 29 Sep 2018 71,936 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side also Binding (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both sides sills Weak

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has some sidewall damage

Offside Front Tyre sidewall has cracks

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

Offside Rear Tyre has signs of cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2017 65,836 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 64,631 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s main to o/s/r flexi, small section, cut and join pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil low

Fail 5 Jan 2017 64,631 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s main to o/s/r flexi, small section, cut and join pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil low

Pass 4 Jan 2016 62,298 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer tyre edge scored

Offside Rear outer tyre edge scored

Fail 4 Jan 2016 62,298 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill within 30cm seat mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear tyre outer tyre edge scored

Offside Rear outer tyre edge scored

Pass 5 Jan 2015 58,663 miles

Both rear tyres have signs of rubbing on rear arches.

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 53,242 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre damaged by wheel arch but not showing inner cord

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 40,791 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 40,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Airbag MIL illuminated

All wheel trims incorrectly fitted causing stress on all tyre valves

Child seat fitted to n.s.r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to o.s.r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine bay brake pipes slightly corroded

Front brake discs in poor condition (pitted/corroded)

Front exhaust hanger corroded

N.S Sill corroded

N.S.F wheel slightly distorted at various points on inside wheel rim

N.S.R tyre cracking on sidewalls

N.S.R tyre has various cuts throughout tread not of which meets the failure criteria

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

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

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

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

Rubber bung missing from n.s.f floor pan

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Unable to see front brake pads due to design of wheel trims

Pass 1 Nov 2011 34,797 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 34,795 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 29,361 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 24,924 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 19,101 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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SH55 OTF is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SH55 OTF, 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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SH55 OTF is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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