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WL05 HDK

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,699 mi
Last recorded118,699 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 HDK
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 118,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing with abs wire (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 118,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing with abs wire (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 113,970 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear rear washer inop

Fail 19 Apr 2022 113,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear rear washer inop

Pass 29 Apr 2021 108,537 miles

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

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

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

Rear washer inop

Fail 28 Apr 2021 108,537 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear washer inop

Pass 15 Apr 2020 102,824 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

both headlamp lenses deterioated

Fail 15 Apr 2020 102,824 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed at cracks edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

both headlamp lenses deterioated

Pass 15 Apr 2019 96,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 89,647 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 89,646 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 81,926 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 81,926 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 74,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 66,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 66,945 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 61,145 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 53,998 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 45,924 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 45,923 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 38,562 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 38,562 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 32,115 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 24,755 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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WL05 HDK is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WL05 HDK, 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 WL05 HDK registered?

WL05 HDK is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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