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BT55 WCY

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,317 mi
Last recorded126,317 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 WCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 126,317 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 118,540 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 118,540 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 110,719 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 110,719 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 104,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 104,722 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 98,001 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 98,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 92,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 86,913 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 86,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 77,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Nov 2018 77,343 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp auto leveller making beam move up and down of its own accord

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Dec 2017 65,578 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 9 Dec 2017 65,578 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 52,961 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 52,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 45,400 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 36,112 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 32,465 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 29,232 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 26,396 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 20,017 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 14,620 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 11,315 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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BT55 WCY is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BT55 WCY, 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 BT55 WCY registered?

BT55 WCY is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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