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AV55 WZH

2005 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

98,785 mi
Last recorded98,785 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 WZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 98,785 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 98,780 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 94,617 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 90,267 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 90,264 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion to vehicle within prescribed areas

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 83,606 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 83,600 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 83,082 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 1.84mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 83,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread depth 1.41mm 155/65r14 75t (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 1.84mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 73,265 miles

Offside headlight mounting bracket damaged

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 68,123 miles

Exhaust system corroded and slight leak.

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

Offside Front Tyre has just under 3mm tread depth left,worn off on inside edge.

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 63,577 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 63,576 miles

front brake application uneven N/S lazy. (3.7.B.2)

Front brake pads getting low.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 58,792 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 58,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' holder (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 52,818 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 52,723 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 46,277 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 39,817 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 39,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 32,810 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 31,110 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished on side walls

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F Tyre has slight damage on outside wall

Pass 20 Dec 2010 29,649 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 25,721 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 19,689 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)

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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AV55 WZH is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AV55 WZH, 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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AV55 WZH is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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