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GV05 YHT

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,939 mi
Last recorded88,939 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 YHT
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 88,939 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 88,927 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 87,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 86,075 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 85,472 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 85,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 85,180 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 83,185 miles

Offside Rear tyre side wall damage

Fail 20 Aug 2019 83,185 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall damage

Pass 16 Aug 2018 80,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 80,351 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 76,081 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 76,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 71,939 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 71,939 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 84,842 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 84,842 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 64,108 miles

rear exhaust mounting temporary repair but is supported

Fail 18 Aug 2014 64,108 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust mounting temporary repair but is supported

Pass 12 Aug 2013 61,512 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 58,408 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 53,233 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 53,233 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 43,102 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 34,922 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 29,305 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

slight sidewall damage n/s/f tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2008 22,735 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 YHT is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 GV05 YHT, 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 YHT registered?

GV05 YHT is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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