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VE05 FKB

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,324 mi
Last recorded96,324 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 FKB
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 96,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 96,324 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 90,355 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 90,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 89,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 89,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2019 86,702 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 83,865 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 May 2017 81,995 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 79,566 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 79,564 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 74,411 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 70,481 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Jun 2013 70,481 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Jun 2012 64,687 miles

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

exhaust has corrosion on pipes

towing frame at front of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 56,373 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 21 Jun 2010 48,784 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 48,784 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 40,379 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 31,502 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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VE05 FKB 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 70%.

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 VE05 FKB, 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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VE05 FKB is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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