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WN55 OJG

2005 Citroen C1

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,806 mi
Last recorded41,806 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 OJG
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 41,806 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 37,420 miles

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

HANDBRAKE ADJUSTMET REQUIRED

Pass 23 Apr 2024 37,099 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Fail 16 Apr 2024 37,093 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 13 Apr 2023 35,286 miles

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))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2022 33,369 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2022 33,314 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 31,111 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 31,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 29,007 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 7 Sep 2019 29,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 24 Sep 2018 19,838 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 19,838 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 12,023 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear light lense damaged allowing water in

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2017 12,023 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight unit deteriorated not projecting correct image (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall badly cracked (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight unit deteriorated not projecting correct image (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear light lense damaged allowing water in

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

offside rear tyre cracked,requires attention soon

Pass 11 Nov 2016 11,998 miles

Both front headlight units deteriorated only just providing a headlamp image

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre cracking on side walls

Offside rear light lense cracked allowing water in

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 11,845 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 11,729 miles

both beam patterns require attention soon

both headlamp lenses slightly foggy

both rear tyres are over 5yrs old 155/65/R14 75T

indicator stalk requires attention soon

offside rear light lense slightly damaged and has been repaired by tape

oil around engine

Pass 18 Nov 2013 11,337 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 16 Nov 2012 10,955 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

Fail 16 Nov 2012 10,955 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

Pass 9 Nov 2011 9,711 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 9,711 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 8,608 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 8,151 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 8,151 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 7,636 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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WN55 OJG is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WN55 OJG, 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 WN55 OJG registered?

WN55 OJG is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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