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GL05 VFR

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

112,620 mi
Last recorded112,620 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 VFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 112,620 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 112,620 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre bald at inner tread

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 108,926 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 100,644 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 83,777 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 73,992 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 66,100 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 57,821 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 48,542 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 45,796 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 42,854 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 39,864 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 36,764 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 32,719 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 27,961 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 22,974 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 18,422 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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GL05 VFR is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GL05 VFR, 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 GL05 VFR registered?

GL05 VFR is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is GL05 VFR safe to buy?

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