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VU05 UFY

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

89,014 mi
Last recorded89,014 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 UFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 89,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges and also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges and also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 88,576 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes perishing both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front 155 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on shoulders (possibly due to under inflation) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion setting in (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion setting in rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre obviously under inflated All tyres obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

vehicle presented with very low engine oil. 1 1/2 litres added but still at minimum

Fail 30 Jan 2024 88,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern due to lens deterioration (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes perishing both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front 155 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on shoulders (possibly due to under inflation) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion setting in (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion setting in rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre obviously under inflated All tyres obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

vehicle presented with very low engine oil. 1 1/2 litres added but still at minimum

Pass 25 Jan 2023 87,007 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 84,286 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 84,285 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 83,129 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 83,126 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section exhaust leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 81,179 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 79,217 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 72,922 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 66,475 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 66,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 61,659 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 61,254 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 56,560 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 52,949 miles

front registration plate cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing very close to limit - advise to be replaced

Fail 10 Jul 2014 52,949 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front registration plate cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing very close to limit - advise to be replaced

Pass 18 Jul 2013 49,191 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 44,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2011 38,253 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 32,901 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 27,363 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 21,251 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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VU05 UFY is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VU05 UFY, 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 VU05 UFY registered?

VU05 UFY is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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