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SY55 MWZ

2005 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,791 mi
Last recorded116,791 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 MWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 116,791 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil due to corrosion on casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under vehicle and front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2022 116,791 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside andoffside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak due to corrosion on casing (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil due to corrosion on casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under vehicle and front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 108,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 104,816 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 104,816 miles

Front subframe corroded

Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside and offside lenses cleaned under P.R.S (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 100,049 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

N/S/R shock absorber casing corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape also (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under vehicle and various front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 May 2018 95,133 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside + offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing nearside + offside (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 90,643 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Under vehicle and suspension components corroded

Fail 15 May 2017 90,643 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Under vehicle and suspension components corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade fitted under P.R.S (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 84,981 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside + offside (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside + offside (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2016 84,981 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside + offside (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside + offside (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 80,046 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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)

Fail 12 May 2015 80,046 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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 14 May 2014 73,889 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 May 2014 73,889 miles

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)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 67,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 62,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 54,671 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 54,671 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 47,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 38,821 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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SY55 MWZ is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SY55 MWZ, 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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SY55 MWZ is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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