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SP55 XWZ

2005 Citroen C1

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,444 mi
Last recorded138,444 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 XWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 138,444 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes painted

rear chassis been painted

Pass 30 Jan 2020 124,180 miles

both rear winter tyres close to limit 1556514

clutch heavy

component corrosion

coolant level low

front brakes worn scored and corroded, rubbing noise

park brake play, ns performance low

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 30 Jan 2020 124,180 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both rear winter tyres close to limit 1556514

clutch heavy

component corrosion

coolant level low

front brakes worn scored and corroded, rubbing noise

park brake play, ns performance low

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 23 Jan 2019 107,238 miles

brake pipes ns front to rear and both rear corroded

component corrosion

exhaust hanger broken

nsf suspension arm ball joint play and bush split

park brake sticking and play

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 23 Jan 2019 107,238 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

brake pipes ns front to rear and both rear corroded

component corrosion

exhaust hanger broken

nsf suspension arm ball joint play and bush split

park brake sticking and play

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 29 Jan 2018 86,691 miles

component corrosion

ns front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

parking brake play, ns performance low

Fail 29 Jan 2018 86,691 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear - at rear (3.6.B.2c)

component corrosion

ns front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

parking brake play, ns performance low

Pass 12 Jan 2017 70,851 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

front tyres and osr worn 1556514

ns parking brake low

Fail 12 Jan 2017 70,851 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working complete unit damaged (1.1.C.1d)

front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

front tyres and osr worn 1556514

ns parking brake low

Pass 5 Feb 2016 56,371 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 53,121 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 53,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 39,076 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 25,179 miles

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

front discs corroded inside

Pass 24 Jul 2012 16,786 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 16,786 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 8,887 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 7,576 miles

front brake discs inner faces slightly pitted

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2009 6,528 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front and nearside rear tyres outer side walls damaged

nearside front bumper corner loose

Pass 29 Sep 2008 5,317 miles

Nearside 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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SP55 XWZ is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SP55 XWZ, 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 SP55 XWZ registered?

SP55 XWZ is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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