2005 Citroen C1 1.4L Diesel · SO55 JVV
2005 Citroen C1 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 146,404 miles. MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C1
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,404 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO55 JVV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2025
- 146,404 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO55 JVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Citroen C1 (SO55 JVV) between March 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
SO55 JVV Mileage History
- 03/03/2023136,572 mi
- 04/03/2023136,592 mi+20 mi
- 06/03/2024141,535 mi+4,943 mi
- 08/03/2025146,400 mi+4,865 mi
- 20/03/2025146,404 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,801 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C1 (Mk1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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