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SY55 VXS

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,375 mi
Last recorded87,375 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 VXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 87,375 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flexy brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2016 78,453 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 68,508 miles

Nearside front to rear bake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 27 Aug 2015 68,508 miles

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

Nearside front to rear bake pipe slightly corroded

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

Offside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 12 Aug 2014 64,337 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 64,332 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 57,309 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 57,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 45,405 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 32,610 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 27,094 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 20,601 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 13,889 miles

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 VXS is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VXS, 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 SY55 VXS registered?

SY55 VXS is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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