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WL55 GOU

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

79,755 mi
Last recorded79,755 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 GOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 79,755 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 76,791 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 76,787 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 73,470 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 71,040 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 68,867 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 66,325 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 64,738 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 62,586 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 60,477 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 57,178 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi under servo (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 53,277 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi under servo (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 48,883 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 44,675 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 41,199 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 35,905 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 31,009 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 21,170 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 10,801 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 GOU is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 GOU, 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 GOU registered?

WL55 GOU is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is WL55 GOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL55 GOU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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