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OV05 JUA

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,956 mi
Last recorded30,956 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 JUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 30,956 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 29,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 28,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush warn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush warn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 28,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Just starting to slightly perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Just starting to slightly perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 27,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 26,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 25,573 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 24,341 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides and pads 55/60% worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 24,341 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides and pads 55/60% worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 22,392 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front 27% and rear 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads 55/60 % worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 21,339 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 20,440 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 19,215 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 17,249 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 17,249 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 15,375 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 13,151 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 11,261 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 9,528 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 7,305 miles

FRONT WIPERS POOR

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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OV05 JUA is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OV05 JUA, 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 OV05 JUA registered?

OV05 JUA is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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