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WL55 CKU

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,213 mi
Last recorded87,213 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 CKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 87,213 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to off side rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 81,897 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle, suspension components and brake pipes

suspension bushes and gaiters starting to perish

Fail 14 Nov 2023 81,897 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just passed test (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle, suspension components and brake pipes

suspension bushes and gaiters starting to perish

Pass 12 Sep 2022 76,427 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 76,420 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 73,518 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 73,512 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 73,403 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 69,536 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 69,536 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 65,860 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 60,155 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 60,155 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 50,891 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 45,008 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

superficial damage to o/s/f tyre outer sidewalls

surface rust on brake pipe/hose ferrules

Fail 3 Sep 2014 45,008 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

superficial damage to o/s/f tyre outer sidewalls

surface rust on brake pipe/hose ferrules

Pass 19 Dec 2013 44,535 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 42,861 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 40,897 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 38,030 miles

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyres worn very close to legal limit

Fail 29 Dec 2010 38,028 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyres worn very close to legal limit

Pass 18 Dec 2009 33,619 miles

front brake disc's slightly rusty and scored

rear n/s tyre 2mm legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 13 Nov 2008 26,386 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 CKU is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CKU, 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 CKU registered?

WL55 CKU is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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