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GV05 VGM

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

85,731 mi
Last recorded85,731 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 VGM
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 85,731 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 85,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 82,271 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 82,271 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 77,845 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 77,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 69,933 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 69,933 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 57,640 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 57,640 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 51,865 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 44,579 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 44,579 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 42,366 miles

both rear tyres have small cuts in thread not deep

front wiper blade smears

Fail 11 May 2013 42,366 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres have small cuts in thread not deep

front wiper blade smears

Pass 3 May 2012 34,803 miles

front tyre depths getting low

nearside rear tyre depth getting low

Pass 18 May 2011 25,052 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 16,762 miles

spare wheel rim damaged badly

Fail 25 May 2010 16,762 miles

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

spare wheel rim damaged badly

Pass 28 May 2009 14,650 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 13,321 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 VGM is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VGM, 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 VGM is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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