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FD05 WVY

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

95,269 mi
Last recorded95,269 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 WVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 95,269 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 83,821 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 83,810 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 83,764 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 79,628 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 77,435 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 77,407 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Behind cat (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 70,697 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 70,697 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 67,298 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S. (5.3.4 (a) (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))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 64,158 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 64,154 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 61,996 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 61,996 miles

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

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint area (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 58,674 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 54,157 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 87,205 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 87,205 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 78,624 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 71,997 miles

front suspension bushes worn.

rear tyres getting low.

Fail 11 Oct 2012 71,997 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front suspension bushes worn.

rear tyres getting low.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 57,235 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 35,665 miles

Both front disc's corroded on the inside.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 29,026 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 22,990 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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FD05 WVY is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FD05 WVY, 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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FD05 WVY is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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