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HK05 VZM

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

115,603 mi
Last recorded115,603 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 VZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 115,603 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear rear brake efficiency reading lower than expected

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

signs of corrosion previous repairs covered in an under seal substance

Fail 12 Dec 2025 115,466 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides of axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired axle prescribed area fibre glassed and covered (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 115,451 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspention mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 110,081 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 104,112 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 25 Aug 2022 100,153 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 100,149 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 98,114 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 90,431 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 82,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 74,134 miles

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

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

osf dip pattern indistinct

underbody corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 71,495 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken, exhaust supported with cable tie's

front bumper insecure

rear bumper insecure

Fail 15 Jun 2017 71,440 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust mounting broken, exhaust supported with cable tie's

front bumper insecure

rear bumper insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2016 64,504 miles

Nearside 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 1 Jul 2015 56,302 miles

all four tyres getting thin on tread

Pass 19 Jun 2014 50,327 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 50,327 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 48,135 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 45,667 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 43,514 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 40,917 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 38,696 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 35,341 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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HK05 VZM is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HK05 VZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK05 VZM registered?

HK05 VZM is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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