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WU55 RVX

2005 Citroen C1

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,659 mi
Last recorded86,659 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 RVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 86,659 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 76,139 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 76,139 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 66,704 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 63,239 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2022 63,125 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 57,708 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 54,723 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 54,723 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 51,087 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 51,087 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 50,177 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

head light lens deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2018 50,177 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

head light lens deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2017 49,961 miles

o/s rear tyre perrished

rear exhaust mounts starting to corrode

Pass 18 Aug 2016 49,382 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 49,382 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 48,328 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 45,875 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 43,261 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,376 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 37,333 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 34,572 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2009 31,711 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 28,333 miles

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

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

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

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

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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WU55 RVX is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU55 RVX, 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 WU55 RVX registered?

WU55 RVX is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is WU55 RVX safe to buy?

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