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SW05 NWC

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

119,015 mi
Last recorded119,015 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 NWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 119,015 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin down to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 119,015 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction historical code (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin down to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 116,333 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 114,296 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 114,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 112,114 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 110,427 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective spare now ilegal ()

Fail 1 Aug 2020 110,427 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective spare now ilegal ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn to excess on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 108,936 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2019 108,936 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative Switch stripped and cleaned (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Lens refurbished (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Replaced after test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear Lens refurbished (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2019 108,916 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 105,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 98,900 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 98,900 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 97,170 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 97,170 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing bottom ball joint (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 92,891 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 92,738 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 90,150 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 86,228 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 86,228 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 78,450 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 70,406 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 70,406 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)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 61,377 miles

n/s/f wing damaged with tempory repair.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 52,471 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 52,471 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 41,430 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 41,430 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

damage to nearside front wing (no sharp/jagged edges)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 34,226 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 34,226 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SW05 NWC is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 SW05 NWC, 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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SW05 NWC is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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