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KB05 LGJ

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,196 mi
Last recorded169,196 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 LGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 169,196 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 2mm 155/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 155/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

various underbody corrosion on sills, floors, suspension components and sub-frames etc

Pass 31 Mar 2025 164,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

headlamps cloudy

Fail 19 Mar 2025 164,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

headlamps cloudy

Pass 13 Mar 2024 155,253 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (bushes also deteriorated). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 146,243 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 139,308 miles

Nearside Front slight corrosion underbody

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 133,858 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 128,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 122,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also out of shape advise replacing asap! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 122,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also out of shape advise replacing asap! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 116,793 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 116,793 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 109,922 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 109,922 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 102,264 miles

front brake discs worn & corroded

wipers smearing

Fail 5 Mar 2016 102,264 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn & corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 21 Mar 2015 94,747 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 94,747 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 87,797 miles

advise slight exhaust blow from middle to rear joint

Fail 20 Feb 2013 81,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 81,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 71,670 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 71,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 57,489 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 44,515 miles

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

n/s & o/s front brake pads & discs worn

Fail 3 Feb 2010 44,498 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s & o/s front brake pads & discs worn

Pass 21 Feb 2009 34,901 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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KB05 LGJ is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KB05 LGJ, 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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KB05 LGJ is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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