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WL55 CKC

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

149,135 mi
Last recorded149,135 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 CKC
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 149,135 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear axle at front mounts welded repair

n/s and o/s rear back plates rusty

rear axle rusty

Fail 18 Sep 2025 149,070 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle fractured holes right buy joints both sides very corroded weakened (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 146,762 miles

very slight corrosion on parts of underside recommend a treatment be applied for protection

Pass 12 Oct 2023 145,234 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency is lower than expected

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 142,873 miles

Nearside hand brake reading lower than expected

Pass 7 Oct 2021 136,839 miles

rear axle and suspension components need wax oiling

Pass 5 Oct 2020 127,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively bothsides (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade defective leaves a small patch unwiped (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 127,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively bothsides (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade defective leaves a small patch unwiped (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 122,487 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 112,093 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 103,445 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 97,875 miles

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable has a brake in the cover.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underbody starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2015 93,865 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 88,125 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 88,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 81,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 71,610 miles

rear exhaust pipe corroded

water leak from water pump

Fail 22 Jun 2012 71,610 miles

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

rear exhaust pipe corroded

water leak from water pump

Pass 24 Jun 2011 61,759 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 55,532 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 55,532 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 53,638 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 50,746 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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WL55 CKC is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WL55 CKC, 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 WL55 CKC registered?

WL55 CKC is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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