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SK55 ZGS

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,363 mi
Last recorded132,363 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 ZGS
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2023 132,363 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective filler pipes corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill - inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge raised tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

brake servo corroded

nearside rear rubber exhaust mount incorrect

offside rear rubber exhaust mount cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2022 123,716 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2022 123,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65r14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 118,092 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 113,996 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 113,966 miles

Brake performance not tested due to broken strut (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2019 109,347 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 109,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

offside and nearside headlights poor image

Pass 18 Sep 2018 93,705 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 84,344 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 84,340 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 72,209 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 72,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 63,460 miles

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

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

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

exhaust bracket at subframe broken

Fail 22 Sep 2015 63,460 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

exhaust bracket at subframe broken

Pass 10 Sep 2014 52,390 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 52,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 43,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 43,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 34,449 miles

front wipers smeering screen

o/s/f mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2011 28,014 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2010 21,169 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 15,591 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2008 11,101 miles

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 25 Sep 2008 11,101 miles

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

o/s door mirror cracked

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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SK55 ZGS is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 SK55 ZGS, 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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SK55 ZGS is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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