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SM55 VST

2005 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

110,854 mi
Last recorded110,854 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 VST
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 110,854 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2022 110,849 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front brake judder

headlamp lenses in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2021 105,955 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 105,951 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

both headlamp lenses in poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2020 104,185 miles

nearside outer sill corroded

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 12 Aug 2020 104,181 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating brake disc in poor condition on inner surface (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside outer sill corroded

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Aug 2019 100,478 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

headlamp lenses in poor condition

Fail 23 Jul 2019 100,475 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake excessively binding Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 96,076 miles

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

all under side coated

Pass 7 Jul 2017 93,672 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 93,669 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint Insecure And Leaking (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 93,420 miles

All suspension parts and vehicle structure

Body has slight corrosion underneath corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear both wheel sleigh grabbing

Rear handbrake just met the brake limit

Pass 14 Dec 2015 92,248 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2015 92,248 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2014 87,710 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 79,995 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 79,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 69,703 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 69,702 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2012 59,734 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 49,925 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 41,660 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 41,660 miles

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

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)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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 VST is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SM55 VST, 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 VST is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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