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WV55 CZG

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,436 mi
Last recorded94,436 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 CZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 94,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 86,396 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (gearbox location ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 78,576 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 78,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 74,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 71,702 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 71,702 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 67,272 miles

Front bumper shows impacted damage, causing structure to crack and separate

Fail 17 Aug 2020 67,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front bumper shows impacted damage, causing structure to crack and separate

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 61,296 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 61,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 52,491 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 39,649 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 38,794 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2016 33,151 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 33,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 26,867 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 24,388 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 18,820 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Jul 2012 13,762 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 12,559 miles

air bag light on

Pass 6 Dec 2010 10,728 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 8,818 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 6,063 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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WV55 CZG is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WV55 CZG, 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 WV55 CZG registered?

WV55 CZG is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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