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BG05 ZZF

2005 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,514 mi
Last recorded122,514 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ZZF
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2025 122,514 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 122,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 120,000 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 116,074 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 109,044 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 109,044 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 99,255 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 98,936 miles

Emissions not tested due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 90,902 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 90,784 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back, at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back, at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 83,368 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 75,424 miles

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

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2014 68,633 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 68,633 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 60,586 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 49,833 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 49,833 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 41,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 41,680 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 34,077 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 29,148 miles

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

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

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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BG05 ZZF is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG05 ZZF, 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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BG05 ZZF is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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