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WL55 EFB

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,158 mi
Last recorded81,158 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 EFB
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 81,158 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 73,572 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 73,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 67,224 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear brake backing plate badly corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2018 58,406 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 58,406 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 51,153 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 43,643 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 43,630 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 35,875 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 34,647 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 32,129 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 29,800 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 2 Aug 2011 26,976 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 24,163 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 21,432 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 18,962 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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WL55 EFB is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WL55 EFB, 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 EFB is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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