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FM05 VRW

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

100,532 mi
Last recorded100,532 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 VRW
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 100,532 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2025 97,116 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2024 92,777 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 91,255 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 89,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 76,697 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear feeding flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 75,629 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Apr 2019 75,629 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 72,658 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 69,034 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges close to limit

Pass 7 May 2016 65,192 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge 1556514

exhaust front pipe bracket broken,but still secure

front brake discs corroded

wiper blade slightly deteriated

Pass 26 Mar 2015 61,518 miles

Advise both headlamps misting

Advise rear number plate deformity

Pass 19 Mar 2014 55,541 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 55,541 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 50,747 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 50,747 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 43,522 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 43,522 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 33,958 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2009 26,212 miles

wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Jul 2008 17,261 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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FM05 VRW is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FM05 VRW, 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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FM05 VRW is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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