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GF05 ZVU

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

90,578 mi
Last recorded90,578 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 ZVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 90,578 miles

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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement w/bone rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement w/bone rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 90,578 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced needs polishing? (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced needs polishing? (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement w/bone rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement w/bone rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 78,324 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2025 78,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 77,947 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2023 77,947 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 74,432 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2022 74,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 72,042 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2021 72,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 66,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 62,318 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 57,692 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 51,548 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 51,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Wipe blade spliitting

Pass 19 May 2016 43,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2015 33,776 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 May 2014 32,706 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 32,702 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 32,422 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 32,002 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 31,565 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 31,565 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2009 31,126 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 30,605 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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GF05 ZVU is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 62,298 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZVU, 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 GF05 ZVU registered?

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

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