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WR05 XJE

2005 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,830 mi
Last recorded99,830 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 XJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 99,830 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 94,879 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))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 93,273 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 89,141 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))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 89,138 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (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))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 88,702 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 78,662 miles

front brake pads / discs worn

n/s headlamp aim poor

Fail 13 Nov 2018 78,662 miles

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

front brake pads / discs worn

n/s headlamp aim poor

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 71,451 miles

front windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

n/s/r park and foot brake noisy plus performance could be improved, further investigation may be needed

o/s and n/s headlamp / headlamp aims deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2016 64,419 miles

n/s and o/s/f tyres worn, n/s on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2015 57,732 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 54,772 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 51,910 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake pads / discs worn

Pass 7 Nov 2013 51,910 miles

front brake pads / discs worn

Pass 5 Nov 2012 45,085 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 36,678 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 36,678 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 28,296 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 15,870 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 15,866 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 9,819 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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WR05 XJE is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WR05 XJE, 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 WR05 XJE registered?

WR05 XJE is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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