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SO55 DUV

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,624 mi
Last recorded115,624 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 DUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 115,624 miles

lot of corrosion underneath on sub frame been waxed and oiled

Fail 19 Jul 2019 115,624 miles

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

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

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

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

lot of corrosion underneath on sub frame been waxed and oiled

Pass 23 Jul 2018 112,732 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 109,035 miles

Bonnet pull catch missing

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 101,140 miles

Bonnet pull handle missing

Child seat fitted, unable to fully check adult belt

Fail 22 Apr 2016 101,067 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Bonnet pull handle missing

Child seat fitted, unable to fully check adult belt

Clutch slipping

Oil Leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 92,688 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

bonnet pull handle is missing

Fail 22 Apr 2015 92,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

bonnet pull handle is missing

Pass 28 Apr 2014 84,666 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 84,622 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Bonnet catch broken

Pass 24 Apr 2013 76,787 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 69,059 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 59,234 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED AND CORRODED

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 49,814 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 29,920 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 29,920 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 16,733 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)

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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SO55 DUV 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 70.6%.

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 SO55 DUV, 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 SO55 DUV registered?

SO55 DUV is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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