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GV05 FOT

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

31,580 mi
Last recorded31,580 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 FOT
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 31,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 30,296 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 28,460 miles

Nearside Front Wing damage.

Pass 24 Jul 2023 26,800 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 25 Jul 2022 25,104 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 23,747 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 23,014 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 22,369 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outter rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 22,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outter rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 21,540 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 21,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 21,224 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 20,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perished

Pass 31 Jul 2015 20,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front side repeater damaged

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

offside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 29 Jul 2014 19,913 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2013 19,315 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 18,781 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 18,284 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 16,494 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 13,588 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 9,692 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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GV05 FOT is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GV05 FOT, 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 GV05 FOT registered?

GV05 FOT is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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