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CA05 SZY

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,913 mi
Last recorded103,913 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 SZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 103,913 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both nearside and offside axle mountings / inner sills / inner wheel arches getting rusty

Fail 17 Sep 2025 103,913 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both nearside and offside axle mountings / inner sills / inner wheel arches getting rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2024 101,937 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear axle rusty

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock casings rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear axle mountings rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 99,871 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside + offside outer links plus washers rusty (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside + offside inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside + offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both nearside + offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both nearside + offside rear axle mountings getting rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2022 98,551 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both n/s + o/s rear suspension mounts getting rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2021 96,627 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 93,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 90,879 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 90,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 87,336 miles

front anti roll bar bushes perished slightly

Pass 20 Oct 2017 83,532 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 83,225 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 83,225 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 82,146 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 82,145 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 79,335 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 73,694 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 73,694 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 69,746 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 69,746 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 56,542 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 56,542 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Nov 2010 50,530 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 10 Nov 2010 50,508 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 13 Nov 2009 37,510 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 23,493 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s front door handle damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2008 23,493 miles

n/s front door handle damaged

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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CA05 SZY is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 CA05 SZY, 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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CA05 SZY is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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