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C21 TET

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,706 mi
Last recorded113,706 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 TET
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 113,706 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s axle beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components flaking/corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2025 109,630 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components flaking/corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2024 105,664 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Parking brake requirements only just met, It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Suspension components flaking/corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2023 100,424 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s axle beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components flaking/corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2023 100,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s axle beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components flaking/corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2022 99,858 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 98,332 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 98,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 95,093 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 95,093 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust bracket broken

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 92,963 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 84,951 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 80,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 30 Jan 2017 80,367 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 21 Jan 2016 74,354 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 68,745 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 68,019 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 68,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 60,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 60,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 May 2011 46,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2011 46,110 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 45,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2010 37,098 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 27,979 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 21,077 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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C21 TET is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey 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 C21 TET, 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 C21 TET registered?

C21 TET is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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