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GV05 USE

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

93,962 mi
Last recorded93,962 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 USE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2025 93,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 90,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 87,261 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm advise change (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 87,246 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald and cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm advise change (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 85,429 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 78,064 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 73,575 miles

Front WIPER POOR

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough TIGHT (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 73,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour AND LENS MISSING (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front WIPER POOR

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 48% NSR 65KG. OSR 125KG. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough TIGHT (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 64,638 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough TIGHT (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 64,638 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough TIGHT (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 60,052 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 60,052 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 55,116 miles

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)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 55,110 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 51,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 51,112 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 45,695 miles

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 24 Jun 2015 45,695 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 9 Jun 2014 40,239 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 40,239 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 33,178 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 33,178 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 29,053 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 25,261 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 21,158 miles

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

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

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

both rear & offside front tyres splitting

Fail 22 Jun 2010 21,158 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear & offside front tyres splitting

Pass 15 Jun 2009 12,985 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 28 Jun 2008 10,471 miles

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)

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 USE is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 USE, 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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GV05 USE is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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