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WL55 GPE

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,983 mi
Last recorded19,983 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 GPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 19,983 miles

Rear Axle corroded

both rear backing plates rusty

Fail 31 Oct 2019 19,980 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

both rear backing plates rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2018 18,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear backing plate corroded

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 16,147 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

front and rear suspension components very slightly corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2017 16,147 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

front and rear suspension components very slightly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2016 13,469 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

indicator switch slightly poor

Pass 17 Nov 2015 10,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished/split in tread & sidewall damaged.

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 18 Nov 2014 8,524 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 6,724 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 5,707 miles

HAZARD SWITCH WORK INTERMITTENTLY

N/S/F TYRE HAS CUT IN OUTER WALL NOT EXPOSING ANY CORDS

Pass 13 Dec 2011 5,181 miles

N/S/F TYRE HAS CUT IN OUTER SIDE WALL BUT NO CORDS EXPOSED

REAR BEAM AXLE GETTING SLIGHTLY CORRODED IN PLACES

Fail 13 Dec 2011 5,181 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE HAS CUT IN OUTER SIDE WALL BUT NO CORDS EXPOSED

REAR BEAM AXLE GETTING SLIGHTLY CORRODED IN PLACES

Pass 14 Dec 2010 45,315 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 3,663 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 28,224 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 GPE is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GPE, 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 GPE is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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