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KR05 GKL

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,780 mi
Last recorded103,780 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 GKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 103,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 94,956 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 94,955 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 91,259 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 84,980 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded REAR BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR JOINT BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 77,921 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 77,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 73,029 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 73,029 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 67,040 miles

Offside Front bumper insecure

headlamps faded

Fail 23 Apr 2019 66,838 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front bumper insecure

headlamps faded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 61,134 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 61,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 53,487 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 48,119 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 40,880 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 32,481 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 25,592 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 23,700 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 21,307 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 18,673 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 14,760 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 10,441 miles

Front wiper blade 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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KR05 GKL 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 KR05 GKL, 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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KR05 GKL is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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