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WL55 EEX

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

160,539 mi
Last recorded160,539 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 EEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 160,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2020 156,226 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 150,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 148,723 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 148,690 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 131,698 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 131,590 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 126,355 miles

Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

eml light on

Fail 4 Nov 2016 126,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

eml light on

Pass 28 Oct 2015 121,449 miles

EML On

Pass 14 Oct 2014 111,366 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 93,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 93,401 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 85,198 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 85,198 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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 75,885 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake discs corroded,suspension modified,n/s/r tyre worn uneven

Fail 31 Oct 2011 75,866 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake discs corroded,suspension modified,n/s/r tyre worn uneven

Pass 26 Oct 2010 63,835 miles

vehicle tested wet ,offside rear tyre going out of shape and getting low.

Fail 26 Oct 2010 63,835 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

vehicle tested wet ,offside rear tyre going out of shape and getting low.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 52,220 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

front tyres wearing out of shape

non standard tyres, wheels and suspension fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2009 52,220 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

front tyres wearing out of shape

non standard tyres, wheels and suspension fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2008 42,588 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 42,588 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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WL55 EEX is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WL55 EEX, 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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WL55 EEX is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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