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ST05 RTX

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,473 mi
Last recorded97,473 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 RTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 97,473 miles

power steering light came on during mot test then went out no fault found

Fail 17 Jul 2015 97,473 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 92,995 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 92,995 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 88,003 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 88,001 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 75,022 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 63,323 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2010 51,932 miles

front discs worn

rear number plate not 100% secure

Fail 12 Jun 2009 42,565 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f brake disc lipped inner face

Pass 12 Jun 2009 42,565 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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)

o/s/f brake disc lipped inner face

Pass 6 Jun 2008 33,090 miles

Nearside 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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ST05 RTX is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ST05 RTX, 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 ST05 RTX registered?

ST05 RTX is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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