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EY55 XZC

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,779 mi
Last recorded112,779 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 XZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 112,779 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lamps lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 104,496 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 101,806 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 99,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 95,502 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 93,631 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 93,631 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 92,008 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 87,044 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 79,470 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 73,512 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 67,178 miles

corrosion to exhaust

front brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Aug 2014 61,515 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 54,957 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 47,525 miles

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 19 Aug 2011 40,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2010 31,327 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 22,530 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 22,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

cracking to outer sidewall of o/s/f tyre

front brake pads wearing low

screw in tread of o/s/r tyre

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 19 Aug 2008 15,961 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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EY55 XZC is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EY55 XZC, 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 EY55 XZC registered?

EY55 XZC is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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