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BT05 VZV

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,145 mi
Last recorded119,145 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 VZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 119,145 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2023 119,114 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 115,719 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 115,719 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2021 103,200 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 94,713 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Signs of possible coolant leak along bottom of radiator.

Pass 28 May 2019 82,289 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 74,575 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 74,574 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2017 68,620 miles

Front Lower both near side and off side front anti roll bar drop links perished

Fail 20 May 2017 68,616 miles

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

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

Front Lower both near side and off side front anti roll bar drop links perished

brake servo outer shell perished

front wiper signs of wear

Pass 13 May 2016 63,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres have nails in

Pass 28 May 2015 59,036 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust front section mounting heavily corroded

front anti-roll bar rubber bushes cracking

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner surfaces

offside headlamp discoloured

offside headlamp has a poor beam pattern

Pass 23 May 2014 54,443 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 18 May 2013 49,703 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear tyre side walls cracked

Pass 15 May 2012 46,140 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 42,897 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 38,483 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 31,273 miles

front wiper starting to split

Fail 9 Jun 2009 31,273 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front wiper starting to split

Pass 1 Jul 2008 24,386 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 24,386 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)

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

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

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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BT05 VZV is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BT05 VZV, 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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What year was BT05 VZV registered?

BT05 VZV is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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