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MW05 FLC

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

115,701 mi
Last recorded115,701 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 FLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 115,701 miles

high level stop lamp slightly deteriorated

n/s rear axle bush sightly deteriorated

o/s side repeater slightly faded

Fail 8 Jan 2026 115,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

high level stop lamp slightly deteriorated

n/s rear axle bush sightly deteriorated

o/s side repeater slightly faded

Pass 3 Jan 2025 112,358 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 109,355 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 109,353 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 102,649 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 93,980 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 93,972 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Opacity of both headlight lenses poor (4.1.4 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 90,498 miles

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Fail 12 Sep 2020 90,497 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2.4 (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak holed and corroded (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Pass 7 Mar 2019 88,786 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 86,685 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

nearside parking brake slightly low effort

Fail 23 Apr 2018 86,683 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)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

nearside parking brake slightly low effort

Pass 10 Apr 2017 81,724 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 79,473 miles

Offside Front brake binding

Rear exhaust silencer has slight blow on joint

Nearside Rear tyre very badly cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2016 79,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear brake hose joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear brake hose joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake binding

Rear exhaust silencer has slight blow on joint

Nearside Rear tyre very badly cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2015 76,589 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 76,589 miles

Centre Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 75,556 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 67,096 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 52,367 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 39,126 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 33,836 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 25,309 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 18,981 miles

front tyres on 3mm.

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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MW05 FLC is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 62,298 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MW05 FLC, 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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MW05 FLC is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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