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VF55 HDJ

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,665 mi
Last recorded102,665 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 HDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 102,665 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 98,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 94,721 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 90,322 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 86,834 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 82,556 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2019 80,183 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2018 78,276 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2017 76,735 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2017 76,735 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 75,035 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 75,026 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 65,609 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 59,111 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 55,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 55,660 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 51,425 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Sep 2011 44,603 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 39,506 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 37,611 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 36,027 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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VF55 HDJ is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VF55 HDJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF55 HDJ registered?

VF55 HDJ is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is VF55 HDJ safe to buy?

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