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HG05 ZKJ

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

34,291 mi
Last recorded34,291 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 ZKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 34,291 miles

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

Both number plate lights lenses missing

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

Front Bumper slightly loose

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 34,117 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

headlamp images becoming poor

number plate lights outer lenses missing

o/s and n/s paint damage

Pass 21 Jun 2023 33,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front brake discs corroded

rear underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2022 33,560 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 33,394 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 33,394 miles

Emissions not tested rear exhaust box adrift from centre pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box adrift from centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 33,367 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 31,830 miles

both front headlamps lenses poor condition , slightly reduced light output

Fail 8 Oct 2019 31,830 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

both front headlamps lenses poor condition , slightly reduced light output

Pass 13 Apr 2017 31,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear lense missing from n/s number plate light

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

clutch slipping very badly, vehicle almost undriveable

Pass 15 Apr 2016 30,904 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 29,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 27,267 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 24,999 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 23,400 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 21,669 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 19,781 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 17,489 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 14,435 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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HG05 ZKJ is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HG05 ZKJ, 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 HG05 ZKJ registered?

HG05 ZKJ is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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