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VN05 OVX

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

126,177 mi
Last recorded126,177 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 OVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 126,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 126,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 120,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 111,741 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge apx 3 mm 155/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 111,741 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge apx 3 mm 155/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 101,038 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 101,035 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel all 4 (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2020 91,414 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 91,414 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 84,784 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 71,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 71,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 68,595 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 66,117 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 27 Jun 2016 66,117 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 58,307 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 58,307 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 52,448 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 47,409 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 41,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 41,441 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 35,271 miles

rear tyres have deterioration at edges of tread.(perished)

Pass 19 May 2010 26,758 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 20,187 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 20,187 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 15,404 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 15,372 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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VN05 OVX is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VN05 OVX, 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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VN05 OVX is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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