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KR05 VAO

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,419 mi
Last recorded42,419 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 VAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 42,419 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2024 40,251 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 40,160 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 40,160 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 37,083 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front-bushes perishing perishing upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arms, rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 36,197 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 32,967 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FERRULE'S COVERED WITH GREASED (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 32,967 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FERRULE'S COVERED WITH GREASED (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 30,218 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 30,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 27,204 miles

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

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

Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 27,204 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65/14 - both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 25,505 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 24,383 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 23,660 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 23,136 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 21,597 miles

advise front discs

Pass 30 May 2012 19,661 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 18,313 miles

all 4 tyres perished.

both front tyres low. (155/65R14 75T)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 14,975 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 14,122 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 13,169 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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KR05 VAO is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VAO, 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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What year was KR05 VAO registered?

KR05 VAO is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is KR05 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 VAO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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