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CW05 HRC

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,260 mi
Last recorded73,260 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 HRC
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 73,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 71,686 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 71,686 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2023 10,753 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front steering feels slightly heavy needs further investigation

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 10,746 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 10,745 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 10,535 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 5,528 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 5,208 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 4,929 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 4,495 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 4,087 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 3,899 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 3,899 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2013 3,522 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 3,522 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 3,210 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 2,817 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 2,529 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 2,133 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 1,719 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 1,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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CW05 HRC 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 81.8%.

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 CW05 HRC, 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 CW05 HRC registered?

CW05 HRC is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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