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CGZ 2081

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

78,473 mi
Last recorded78,473 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGZ 2081
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 78,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 71,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 66,159 miles

underbody surface rust

Pass 22 Nov 2021 64,296 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 62,427 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 59,120 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 56,300 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))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

inner sills corroded

under body corroded

wheel caps fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2017 54,139 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 50,342 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear exhaust system corroded and deteriated

Pass 18 Dec 2015 49,033 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 46,118 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 40,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT DISCS SLIGHT LIPPED

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 34,347 miles

Nearside 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)

air bag light on

Pass 26 Nov 2012 34,347 miles

air bag light on

Pass 7 Dec 2011 29,287 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 24,100 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 19,373 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 14,498 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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CGZ 2081 is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 CGZ 2081, 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 CGZ 2081 registered?

CGZ 2081 is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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