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HK05 WLH

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,763 mi
Last recorded88,763 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 WLH
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 88,763 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 86,008 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 86,007 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 82,763 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 78,851 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 78,830 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Reversing lamp not working (pre 1st sep 09)

Pass 1 Jul 2021 75,416 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 75,416 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 73,830 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 73,830 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 71,677 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 71,677 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2018 69,026 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 69,026 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 87,674 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 65,258 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 65,258 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 61,516 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 58,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 58,029 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 54,129 miles

single wiper blade smeering slightly recommend change blade

Fail 27 Jun 2013 54,060 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

single wiper blade smeering slightly recommend change blade

Pass 19 Jun 2012 49,124 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 49,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 40,144 miles

air bag light flashing

some wear in front brake discs

wiper blade starting to split

Pass 16 Jun 2010 29,405 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 19,086 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 9,955 miles

wiper blade starting to split

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 WLH 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 64.3%.

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 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 HK05 WLH, 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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HK05 WLH is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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