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WD05 ARO

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,419 mi
Last recorded145,419 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD05 ARO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 145,419 miles

+front and rear suspension general corrosion

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2025 138,407 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 138,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 138,299 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Damaged and cut (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern due to lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Out rigger ( Marked ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern due to lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked to excess. 155/65x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Various under body areas corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2024 133,050 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 123,481 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 6 Dec 2020 111,383 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 108,494 miles

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

Front headlamps are slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside repeater lens is missing

Pass 13 Jul 2018 102,400 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 96,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery loose

Pass 7 Jul 2016 91,578 miles

Deterioration some bushes

N/s/f repeater lense missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also slight cracking of walls (4.1.E.1)

Slight surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Fail 7 Jul 2016 91,578 miles

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

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

Deterioration some bushes

N/s/f repeater lense missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also slight cracking of walls (4.1.E.1)

Slight surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 2 Jul 2015 87,105 miles

both headlight glasses defused

o/s/f bumper insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2013 84,144 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 78,201 miles

advise surface corrosion to exhaust hangers

advise surface corrosion to floors

Fail 8 Aug 2012 78,201 miles

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

advise o/s rear tyre low tread

advise surface corrosion to exhaust hangers

advise surface corrosion to floors

Pass 1 Sep 2011 72,907 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 72,907 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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)

n/s/f inner brake disc face worn

o/s/f inner brake disc face worn

Pass 3 Sep 2010 58,077 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Sep 2009 47,079 miles

front disc pads appear low

front no plate slightly loose

Fail 15 Sep 2009 47,079 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front disc pads appear low

front no plate slightly loose

Pass 6 Sep 2008 35,468 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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WD05 ARO is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WD05 ARO, 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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WD05 ARO is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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