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CF05 HFE

2005 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,246 mi
Last recorded91,246 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 HFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 91,246 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 91,246 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 90,739 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 90,639 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 90,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 89,404 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 89,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 86,746 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 86,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 83,876 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 83,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 79,879 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 79,879 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 75,454 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 72,646 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 65,368 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 65,368 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 55,244 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 47,829 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 46,529 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 44,844 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,136 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 35,302 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 35,302 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 31,083 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 25,954 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)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 20,444 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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CF05 HFE is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Blue 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 CF05 HFE, 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 CF05 HFE registered?

CF05 HFE is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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