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VN55 XVY

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

102,038 mi
Last recorded102,038 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 XVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 102,038 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 99,445 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion around rear suspension mounting points

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2024 99,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion around rear suspension mounting points

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2023 94,754 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2023 94,754 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Slight white light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2022 94,732 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

All rear sills corroded

Both headlamps tarnished

Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2021 89,702 miles

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamps slightly tarnished

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 89,702 miles

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamps slightly tarnished

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Poor pattern, Cleaned lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Poor pattern cleaned lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 83,700 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 82,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both rear shockers casing corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2019 82,770 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both rear shockers casing corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2018 80,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 80,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 78,318 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2017 78,318 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 74,935 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded all 4X (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 74,935 miles

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

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

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

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

both offside and nearside front brake discs heavily corroded inner face

coil spring corroded all 4X (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 72,348 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides droplinks (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded bot sides (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on shoulders and cracking

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulders and cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body damage

Fail 8 Oct 2015 72,348 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides droplinks (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded bot sides (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on shoulders and cracking

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulders and cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body damage

Pass 7 Nov 2014 70,734 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 65,836 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 65,836 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 62,397 miles

clutch noisy

slight roughness in o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 14 Nov 2012 62,397 miles

clutch noisy

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

slight roughness in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Oct 2011 55,588 miles

front brake discs corroded & worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2011 55,588 miles

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

front brake discs corroded & worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2010 40,417 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 33,276 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 6 Nov 2008 28,973 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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VN55 XVY is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 VN55 XVY, 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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VN55 XVY is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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