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VA05 GCO

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,484 mi
Last recorded138,484 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 GCO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 138,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low and smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2025 138,472 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low and smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 125,701 miles

Offside Front outer sill holed and corroded outside prescribed areas

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2024 125,693 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front outer sill holed and corroded outside prescribed areas

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2023 115,311 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 115,311 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 111,279 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 111,279 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 108,823 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 108,822 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 106,709 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 106,709 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 103,402 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 101,267 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 98,917 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 98,917 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 93,812 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK WEARING LOW

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear TYRE WALL PERISHING

Pass 28 Jul 2015 88,954 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 88,952 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 79,493 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 79,493 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 67,289 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)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 67,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 53,800 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 43,447 miles

All 4 tyres close to 1.6mm limit

Pass 5 Jul 2010 33,327 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 19,591 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 13,061 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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VA05 GCO is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VA05 GCO, 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 VA05 GCO registered?

VA05 GCO is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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