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AY55 YKM

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,327 mi
Last recorded69,327 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 YKM
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 69,327 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At join to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 69,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at the join to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At join to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 65,031 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 63,325 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

front pads are low

Fail 21 Oct 2017 63,301 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

centre exhaust mount broken

front pads are low

Pass 20 Oct 2016 61,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***strongly recommend full inspection*** (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***strongly recommend full inspection*** (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 59,297 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

Wipers smearing screen

Fail 15 Oct 2015 59,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

Wipers smearing screen

Fail 13 Oct 2014 57,195 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 57,195 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2013 55,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

both rear tyres on 3.0 MM

Pass 1 Oct 2012 53,189 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 50,968 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 50,968 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 48,942 miles

front wiper blade end split

Pass 22 Oct 2009 46,922 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 36,823 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 36,823 miles

Nearside 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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AY55 YKM is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY55 YKM, 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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AY55 YKM is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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