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MW05 VSC

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,489 mi
Last recorded57,489 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 VSC
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 57,489 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area under car. Also it is close to seat mounts and parking brake mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror backing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong advise. Badly cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise. On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever has very little reserve travel

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 57,489 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area under car. Also it is close to seat mounts and parking brake mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror backing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong advise. Badly cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise. On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever has very little reserve travel

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Jun 2025 54,948 miles

Boot latch / lock faulty but opened at time of test

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror casing back missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 Jun 2025 54,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor area under vehicle close to drivers seat mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Boot latch / lock faulty but opened at time of test

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror casing back missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 May 2024 51,947 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at the end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 30 May 2024 51,947 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at the end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Jun 2023 49,494 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Strong advise. Front to rear pipe corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 49,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Strong advise. Front to rear pipe corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little effort

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 46,251 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Strong advise. (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 May 2022 46,251 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Strong advise. (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 43,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 41,731 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))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 40,520 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 38,954 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 38,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/65/14 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread parting.

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 37,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear sidewall cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear sidewall cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2015 35,594 miles

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

both rear tyres splitting

hazard switch damaged but can function as intended

Fail 18 Jun 2015 35,594 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

both rear tyres splitting

Pass 30 Jun 2014 34,071 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 32,343 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 30,357 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 28,741 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 18,958 miles

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

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

slight damge to o/s door mirror glass

Fail 9 May 2009 15,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 May 2009 15,068 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 12,023 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 12,023 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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MW05 VSC is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red 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 MW05 VSC, 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 VSC is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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