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WG55 FVA

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

76,377 mi
Last recorded76,377 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 FVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 76,377 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 69,579 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 63,771 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 59,146 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 54,002 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 51,829 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 48,554 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 42,003 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 41,766 miles

drop link bushes perished on front

headlamps glazed

slight free play in o/s/f top strut mounting

Pass 5 May 2017 41,349 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 40,075 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 40,075 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 37,685 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 33,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 27,162 miles

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

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)

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

recommend wheel alignment check/adjustment ref uneven tyre wear.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 19,685 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 16,950 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 14,180 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 10,930 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 8,219 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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WG55 FVA is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 WG55 FVA, 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 WG55 FVA registered?

WG55 FVA is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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