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WG05 XCB

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,161 mi
Last recorded99,161 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 XCB
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 99,161 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 96,886 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 92,202 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 92,202 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 84,959 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 84,959 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 80,602 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 80,516 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative when set to zero it moves up and down all time (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 75,519 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 71,695 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 70,010 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 70,010 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 56,037 miles

handbrake high

headlights slightly misty

Fail 26 Feb 2019 56,037 miles

handbrake high

headlights slightly misty

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 40,234 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 36,920 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 33,329 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 28,143 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 23,506 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 23,103 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 22,331 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 21,605 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 20,520 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 18,656 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 16,819 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 XCB is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XCB, 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 XCB registered?

WG05 XCB is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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