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AY05 MVH

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

122,439 mi
Last recorded122,439 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 MVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 122,439 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 111,270 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 111,270 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 105,070 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 101,735 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 99,066 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 96,932 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 96,931 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 95,156 miles

Exhaust Corroded & Slightly Noisey

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 91,089 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 91,088 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 85,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 85,639 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 78,363 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 78,363 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 73,053 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 73,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 67,381 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 67,381 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 59,680 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 59,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 55,265 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 52,738 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 44,275 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 30,945 miles

1.rear tyres side walls cracking 2.stone chip in windscreen zone A

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 30,945 miles

1.rear tyres side walls cracking 2.stone chip in windscreen zone A

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 9 Feb 2009 25,946 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 25,327 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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AY05 MVH is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AY05 MVH, 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 AY05 MVH registered?

AY05 MVH is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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