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CA05 UCB

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,443 mi
Last recorded101,443 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 UCB
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 101,443 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 101,443 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault plug disconnected under seat (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 98,030 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 95,474 miles

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 91,467 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 83,184 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 83,184 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected side lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 77,587 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 64,131 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 50,270 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 49,503 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 49,502 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 May 2016 45,678 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 45,678 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking in treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking in treads and punctured (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2015 43,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

advise frt wiper smeasring screen slightly

advise n\s\r tyre stasrting to perish slightly

advise slight bind on o\s\r wheel

Pass 20 Jul 2013 40,216 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corroded on mounting points

servo corroded

underside components corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 36,191 miles

gearbox oil leak ?

Fail 3 Sep 2012 36,187 miles

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

gearbox oil leak ?

Pass 5 Sep 2011 33,957 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 27,955 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 24,254 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 17,687 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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CA05 UCB 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 77.3%.

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 CA05 UCB, 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 UCB is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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