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SM55 LKN

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,827 mi
Last recorded76,827 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 LKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 76,827 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 76,649 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 59,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front head lights deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2020 41,093 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 41,091 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 28,349 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 25,728 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 24,350 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 23,720 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 23,146 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 22,528 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 21,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 21,830 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 21,101 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 21,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2011 20,299 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 19,600 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 19,105 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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SM55 LKN is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM55 LKN, 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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SM55 LKN is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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