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SO05 NHE

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,954 mi
Last recorded133,954 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 NHE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 133,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 127,634 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 123,018 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 123,005 miles

All direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 122,191 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' slight wiper scatching (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 May 2016 122,840 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure and damaged (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper damaged and insecure (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both discs heavily corroded inside faces (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated on outer tread

Fail 21 Oct 2014 110,506 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 110,506 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 98,817 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2013 98,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Centre Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 84,621 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 84,619 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 71,319 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 71,319 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 58,410 miles

front w/wiper deteriating

Pass 7 Oct 2009 45,221 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 35,715 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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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SO05 NHE is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SO05 NHE, 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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SO05 NHE is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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