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WG55 FVW

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

127,575 mi
Last recorded127,575 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 FVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 127,575 miles

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

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

General underside corrosion, lots of underseal in areas.

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 127,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 127,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under side floor/ outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under side floor. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 126,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to perish. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to perish. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 124,260 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 124,260 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 124,219 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear bumper loose

Pass 1 Oct 2021 123,976 miles

Both rear side lights slightly discoloured

Both rear stop lamps slightly discoloured

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

N/S/R Number plate cover missing

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Noise from N/S/R wheel

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated High travel (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 120,526 miles

High handbrake travel.

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner loose.

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

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

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

Rear Rear bumper loose not likely to fall off.

Fail 21 Sep 2020 120,496 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excessive exhaust leak , would not get a true or accurate reading. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near o/s /r suspension mount/jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear lamps not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

High handbrake travel.

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner loose.

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

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

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

Rear Rear bumper loose not likely to fall off.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 May 2019 111,782 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting missing / broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Rear exhaust heavily corroded.

Fail 18 May 2019 111,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Clamp broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting missing / broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Rear exhaust heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner loose.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm , perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 103,363 miles

Front exhaust mount broken but system still adequately supported

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2018 103,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front exhaust mount broken but system still adequately supported

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 96,538 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 May 2017 96,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 89,830 miles

Both headlamps have poor beam image

Corrosion to exhaust system

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Number plate light cover missing

Offside Rear Slight binding to brake

Fail 26 Mar 2016 89,764 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Both headlamps have poor beam image

Corrosion to exhaust system

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Number plate light cover missing

Offside Rear Slight binding to brake

Pass 12 Mar 2015 83,713 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 72,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

nearside rear number plate light glass missing

Pass 6 Mar 2014 72,928 miles

nearside rear number plate light glass missing

Pass 28 Mar 2013 64,466 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 53,326 miles

backbox hanger broken but backbox has been made secure by a temporary repair

dents in n/s/f wheel

n/s/r tail light slightly discoloured

Fail 7 Oct 2011 53,326 miles

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

backbox hanger broken but backbox has been made secure by a temporary repair

dents in n/s/f wheel

n/s/r tail light slightly discoloured

Pass 12 Oct 2010 46,084 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 37,618 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 31,956 miles

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

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 FVW is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WG55 FVW, 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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WG55 FVW is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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