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WG55 PKN

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,469 mi
Last recorded117,469 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 PKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 117,469 miles

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

Front both wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted nsf nsr (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slightly Smokey exhaust under acceleration

Pass 23 Aug 2025 105,951 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 105,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 104,224 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front DOOR HANDLE LOOSE.

Pass 18 Jul 2023 102,379 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 100,504 miles

Drivers outer door handle damaged still functional

Exhaust hangers corroded

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSR outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

NSF inner arch liner loose

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 95,741 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 95,741 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 93,261 miles

Front Headlamps deteriorated but light output not reduced

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 85,969 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 85,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 82,035 miles

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

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

offside & nearside rear tyres perishing,recommend renewal.

Fail 12 May 2017 82,034 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

offside & nearside rear tyres perishing,recommend renewal.

Pass 13 May 2016 79,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perrished but not exposing the cord

Offside Rear Tyre perrished but not exposing the cord

Fail 13 May 2016 79,517 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perrished but not exposing the cord

Offside Rear Tyre perrished but not exposing the cord

Pass 15 May 2015 76,139 miles

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r tyre tread deep cut but not showing cords

Fail 15 May 2015 76,139 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r tyre tread deep cut but not showing cords

Pass 16 May 2014 72,681 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 72,681 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 16 May 2013 65,877 miles

Rear exhaust mounting corroded away

Pass 18 May 2012 62,474 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 57,893 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 46,646 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 46,646 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 36,868 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 30,891 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 PKN is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WG55 PKN, 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 PKN is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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