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GF05 ZTW

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,186 mi
Last recorded93,186 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 ZTW
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 93,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 85,680 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 85,615 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball joint nut locking pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure upper mounting broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop/tail bulb incorrectly fitted (4.3.3 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside and offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 76,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 69,867 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Serviceable travel at the lever (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 65,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 63,366 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated serviceable travel at the lever (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 60,085 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 53,422 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 45,877 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 38,777 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 38,777 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 32,367 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 26,578 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 26,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 22,154 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 22,011 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 20,654 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight damage offside rear tyre sidewall ;

Pass 7 May 2010 20,607 miles

slight damage offside rear tyre sidewall ;

Pass 15 May 2009 20,455 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 15,080 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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GF05 ZTW 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 85.7%.

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 GF05 ZTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF05 ZTW registered?

GF05 ZTW is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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