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VE55 HVO

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,096 mi
Last recorded77,096 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 HVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 77,096 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2026 77,096 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 71,626 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 71,626 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 64,418 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 64,418 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Jan 2023 55,512 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2022 48,290 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 46,462 miles

Front discs corroded on inner faces

Nsr handbrake cable casing deteriorated

Rear coil springs corroded

Slight corrosion on osr metal brake pipe

Pass 31 Aug 2017 46,279 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

nearside handbrake cable casing deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2016 45,728 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 45,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 45,187 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perished

nearside front bumper insecure

Fail 1 Sep 2015 45,187 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres perished

nearside front bumper insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2014 44,660 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 2 Sep 2014 44,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Sep 2013 44,141 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 9 Sep 2013 44,141 miles

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Sep 2012 43,370 miles

airbag light flashes on and off

rear wiper blade rubber deteriorating

Pass 12 Sep 2011 37,787 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 31,937 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 31,937 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 22,841 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 19,324 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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VE55 HVO is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VE55 HVO, 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 VE55 HVO registered?

VE55 HVO is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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