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VN55 WJX

2005 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,878 mi
Last recorded48,878 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 WJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 48,878 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 48,878 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 44,415 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 44,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 41,790 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 41,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 40,007 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 40,007 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 38,365 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 36,696 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 35,370 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 35,370 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 33,332 miles

Both Headlights Starting To Mist Up

Slight Blow Rear Exhaust Box

Fail 17 Oct 2018 33,332 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both Headlights Starting To Mist Up

Slight Blow Rear Exhaust Box

Pass 11 Oct 2017 31,186 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Oct 2016 28,868 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 26,615 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2014 23,982 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 21,085 miles

wiper blade split on edges

Pass 10 Oct 2012 18,380 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 15,929 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 12,800 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 10,073 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 8,065 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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VN55 WJX is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN55 WJX, 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 VN55 WJX registered?

VN55 WJX is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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