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MW05 VVX

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

72,364 mi
Last recorded72,364 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 VVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 72,364 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2026 72,346 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 65,222 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 May 2024 60,034 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 60,026 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 59,094 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 59,086 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 55,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/floor area. Will probably hole through with further investigation. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/floor area as above. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 45,729 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf, nsr and osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 42,486 miles

Exhaust slight corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 34,813 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

Valve stem slightly misaligned all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

clutch noisy in operation

handbrake possibly partially seized/seizing cable/linkages?

Fail 24 Jan 2019 34,813 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

Valve stem slightly misaligned all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

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

clutch noisy in operation

handbrake possibly partially seized/seizing cable/linkages?

Pass 30 Jan 2018 35,198 miles

Front coil spring corroded s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside mirror glass slight damaged

Rear coil spring corroded s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 31,254 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 29,336 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 29,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 26,320 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres starting to perish/crack on the tread

Pass 28 Jan 2014 23,176 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 23,176 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 20,108 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 18,338 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 16,873 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 16,873 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 15,132 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 11,105 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 7,700 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 VVX is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MW05 VVX, 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 MW05 VVX registered?

MW05 VVX is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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