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ST05 SBT

2005 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests47 (36 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate76.6%

Mileage

84,176 mi
Last recorded84,176 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 SBT
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

36 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 84,176 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 23 May 2025 135,377 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 77,647 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 129,448 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 71,747 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 71,719 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch and sill - visual inspection only as significant holes caused by corrosion pre exist any further corrosion inspection - sill cover and arch liner preventing further inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch and sill - visual inspection only as significant holes caused by corrosion pre exist any further corrosion inspection - sill cover and arch liner preventing further inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 124,566 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Fail 23 May 2023 124,566 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Pass 8 Feb 2023 68,084 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 118,694 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills & chassis/ rear axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 118,693 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills & chassis/ rear axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 65,694 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 113,885 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 May 2021 113,885 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 64,515 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 64,499 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 111,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 May 2020 111,088 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn lower bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s + n/s heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jan 2020 61,670 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 61,606 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 108,453 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both + pads 1/2 worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 58,519 miles

n/s/r tyre on tread bars

Fail 25 Jan 2019 58,519 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre on tread bars

Pass 18 May 2018 105,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 May 2018 105,992 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken.. (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2018 55,330 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 103,732 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

headlight lenses faded

Pass 11 Mar 2017 53,953 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 100,998 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 50,944 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 95,409 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 49,899 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 91,411 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 46,693 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 81,912 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 41,579 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 41,579 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 71,776 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 36,859 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 60,849 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 31,350 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 48,555 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 25,763 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 25,763 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2009 20,919 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 38,647 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 15,780 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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ST05 SBT is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 47 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.6%.

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 ST05 SBT, 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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ST05 SBT is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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