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FT05 BVJ

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,092 mi
Last recorded60,092 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 BVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2026 60,092 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill and suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Front sub frame corroded

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

Rear shocks corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2025 57,784 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 57,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 51,944 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 47,275 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 43,983 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 40,768 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 37,641 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 33,484 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 26,644 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 20,766 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 20,766 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 19,784 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 18,453 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 17,454 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 15,833 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 13,659 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 11,780 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 9,869 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 8,381 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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FT05 BVJ is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FT05 BVJ, 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 FT05 BVJ registered?

FT05 BVJ is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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