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WK55 BFL

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

102,619 mi
Last recorded102,619 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 BFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 102,619 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 102,619 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 105,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 98,117 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2018 98,201 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 91,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately NOISE (3.5.1n)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 91,463 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately NOISE (3.5.1n)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 85,874 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 85,869 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 76,990 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 66,641 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 66,641 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 56,546 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre not showing cords

Fail 22 May 2012 56,544 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

cut in nearside rear tyre not showing cords

Fail 13 May 2011 44,397 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 44,397 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 37,536 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 28,743 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2008 6,684 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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WK55 BFL is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WK55 BFL, 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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WK55 BFL is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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