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VE05 VDY

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,175 mi
Last recorded95,175 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 VDY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 95,175 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

chassis corroded

exhaust blowing

rear o/s and n/s suspension arm bushs splitting

Pass 1 Jul 2025 87,986 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 87,986 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 80,231 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 80,229 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 69,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 68,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 53,944 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 48,378 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 47,877 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 46,327 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 44,467 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 42,652 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 40,539 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 33,389 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 26,935 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 22,894 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 17,091 miles

Both Front tyres 3 mm

Pass 28 Jul 2011 14,918 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 13,866 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 11,560 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 8,866 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 VDY is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VE05 VDY, 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 VE05 VDY registered?

VE05 VDY is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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