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SJ55 XWH

2005 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,310 mi
Last recorded101,310 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 XWH
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 101,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 101,310 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 90,495 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 90,463 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear inner (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlamp in poor condition (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering holed at axle bush (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator area - slight ()

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp in poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocker dented (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.10mm & starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.90mm & starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area / n/s/f drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2018 86,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 86,473 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 81,883 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorated

offside rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

rear brake pipes painted unable to inspect

Fail 18 Apr 2017 81,847 miles

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

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

offside rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

rear brake pipes painted unable to inspect

Pass 19 Apr 2016 77,483 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

headlamp lenses deteriorated

items removed from drivers view

rear exhaust hanger weakened by corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2009 46,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 46,493 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 35,455 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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SJ55 XWH is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 SJ55 XWH, 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 SJ55 XWH registered?

SJ55 XWH is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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