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WG05 JVV

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

186,030 mi
Last recorded186,030 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 JVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 186,030 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 183,021 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 182,981 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 179,580 miles

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear bumper metal support corroded

under vehicle undersealed

Pass 3 Jan 2023 176,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Rear bumper metal support corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 173,888 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 173,518 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 173,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 165,472 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 165,472 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2017 158,081 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 153,547 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 153,544 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp loose (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 146,996 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 146,996 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 139,980 miles

o/s/r shock slight leak

Fail 31 May 2014 139,980 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

h/lamp patterns poor

o/s/r shock slight leak

Pass 9 May 2013 133,664 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 126,816 miles

slight leak rear exhaust box

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 May 2011 108,533 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 89,291 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 61,358 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 39,035 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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WG05 JVV is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WG05 JVV, 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 WG05 JVV registered?

WG05 JVV is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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