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SO55 UZL

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

98,996 mi
Last recorded98,996 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 UZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 98,996 miles

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

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

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

superficial corrosion on underside / suspension but not to excess

Pass 20 Feb 2023 94,797 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on underside / suspension but not to excess

Fail 20 Feb 2023 94,787 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

surface corrosion on underside / suspension but not to excess

Pass 26 Jan 2022 91,770 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

superficial corrosion on underside / suspension but not to excess

Pass 26 Jan 2021 90,384 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 87,931 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 87,931 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 86,288 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 79,760 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 79,760 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 78,491 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 78,491 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 72,576 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened worn and pitted but operational (3.5.1n)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 72,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened worn and pitted but operational (3.5.1n)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 65,589 miles

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

car only just met emission requirments lambda

engine managment light on

Pass 15 Nov 2013 58,307 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 52,848 miles

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

car only just met emission requirments after several tests / co %

Fail 30 Nov 2012 52,848 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

car only just met emission requirments after several tests / co %

Fail 16 Nov 2011 48,545 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 48,545 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 41,922 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 41,922 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 31,176 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 20,435 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 20,435 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 UZL 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 64%.

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 UZL, 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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SO55 UZL is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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