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AU05 YWY

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,918 mi
Last recorded112,918 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 YWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2023 112,918 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/footwell to mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded through axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength weak with corrosion, axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside HEAVILY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose hanger detached (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount to floor/footwell area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective SMEARING (3.4 (b) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 6 Dec 2022 111,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 106,997 miles

front brake discs corroding on inner surfaces

Fail 13 Nov 2021 106,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front brake discs corroding on inner surfaces

Pass 27 Nov 2020 102,541 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 102,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 89,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 89,696 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 76,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 21 Aug 2018 76,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 65,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2016 59,989 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 59,989 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2015 57,914 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 57,914 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2014 54,711 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 49,981 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 44,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2012 44,227 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 37,184 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 May 2011 63,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2011 63,157 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 May 2010 29,027 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 29,027 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 23,106 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 May 2009 23,106 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 May 2008 17,482 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 17,482 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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AU05 YWY is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AU05 YWY, 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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AU05 YWY is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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