CarVerify

Free Car Check

GK55 SVV

2005 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

173,729 mi
Last recorded173,729 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 SVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 173,729 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 173,127 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 168,832 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 161,183 miles

head light motor adjuster faulty

Fail 2 Nov 2022 161,183 miles

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

head light motor adjuster faulty

Pass 8 Nov 2021 155,381 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 144,211 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 144,209 miles

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

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 133,303 miles

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

Nearside Front head light gone cloudy

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 124,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/r14 75t (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 112,768 miles

Offside Rear hand brake could be better

emission up and down

exhaust system rusty & rear bracket

Pass 16 Jul 2016 103,585 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 97,995 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 97,995 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 90,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s number plate light lenc missing

Pass 17 Sep 2013 86,493 miles

Both rear reflectors in rear bumper insecure.

Clutch near end of life.

N/S head lamp fading

N/S/F & O/S/Fstabilizer link arm bush cracking

Fail 16 Sep 2013 86,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Clutch needs to be replaced VERY sonn

N/S head lamp fading

N/S/F & O/S/Fstabilizer link arm bush cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2013 85,244 miles

Near side rear number plate light lens missing

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 85,244 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Near side rear number plate light lens missing

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 77,155 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 74,367 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 63,363 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 56,038 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 56,037 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 48,256 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 48,256 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
Full Citroen C1 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GK55 SVV is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GK55 SVV, 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

How do I check the history of GK55 SVV?

You can check the full history of GK55 SVV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GK55 SVV registered?

GK55 SVV is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is GK55 SVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK55 SVV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GK55 SVV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GK55 SVV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.