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CA05 XTE

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,328 mi
Last recorded128,328 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 XTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 128,328 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear seats folded away unable to check seat belts fully

Pass 7 Jun 2024 124,467 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 124,467 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 120,367 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 120,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 117,059 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 117,055 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 107,041 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 107,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 100,496 miles

Rear bumper loose at bottom.Front bumper slight damage.

Fail 3 Jun 2020 100,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (internal light fault-fully adjusted) (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 88,638 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 75,185 miles

front tyres worn close to wear bars

Fail 13 Jan 2018 75,169 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 7 Jan 2017 69,235 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Dec 2015 65,256 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 60,594 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 60,594 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 56,318 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 56,318 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 54,721 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 54,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 54,177 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 46,962 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 42,728 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 36,896 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,953 miles

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

body damage

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 XTE 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 XTE, 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 CA05 XTE registered?

CA05 XTE is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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