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KB05 ONG

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

121,676 mi
Last recorded121,676 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 ONG
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 121,676 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 117,481 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 113,323 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 109,475 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 109,475 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 105,451 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 103,528 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 103,528 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 99,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 95,910 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 91,205 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 91,205 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 86,315 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 80,671 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 75,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 75,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 67,384 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 56,847 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust clamp slightly distorted causing slight exhaust leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 56,847 miles

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

Nearside Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear exhaust clamp slightly distorted causing slight exhaust leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 46,721 miles

nsr tyre worn

wiper split

Pass 11 Jul 2011 37,312 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 34,802 miles

Damage to center of O/S/R Tyre.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 31,214 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 27,387 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 27,325 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Split in near-side front outer sidewall of tyre no cords or ply exposed

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 ONG is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KB05 ONG, 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 ONG is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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