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GV05 YHF

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,764 mi
Last recorded58,764 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 YHF
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 58,764 miles

Exhaust bracken broken but still supported

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 54,042 miles

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken but still supported

o/s/r tyre has slight damage

Pass 4 Aug 2014 47,850 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 47,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 42,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exh mounting rubber requires renewing

Pass 4 Aug 2012 37,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust bracket missing frome rear silencer. exhaust still supported.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 34,476 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 31,997 miles

windscreen wiper smearing

Fail 23 Jul 2010 31,997 miles

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

windscreen wiper smearing

Pass 5 Jun 2009 29,756 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 25,913 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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GV05 YHF is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GV05 YHF, 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 GV05 YHF registered?

GV05 YHF is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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