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WG05 ZRZ

2005 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

90,173 mi
Last recorded90,173 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 ZRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 90,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 90,172 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 80,959 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2020 71,088 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 71,088 miles

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

Offside Front Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 68,467 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 63,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre stepping inner edge

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 63,542 miles

Headlamp aim not tested no beam images (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre stepping inner edge

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 57,504 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 57,504 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 54,037 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 46,477 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 46,477 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 37,312 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Aug 2014 61,948 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 29,208 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 29,208 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 25,541 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 25,541 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 21,449 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 17,783 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 14,044 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 10,660 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 ZRZ is a 2005 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZRZ, 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 ZRZ registered?

WG05 ZRZ is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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