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LC05 YWY

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,799 mi
Last recorded72,799 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 YWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 72,799 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes both sides slightly cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight oil residue at N/S/F drive shaft/gearbox

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Both rear upper stop/side light slightly discolouring

Pass 10 Dec 2024 68,861 miles

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly cracking and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 65,695 miles

All seat belt buckles slightly stiff releasing belt under tension

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly cracking and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 65,695 miles

All seat belt buckles slightly stiff releasing belt under tension

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Re-positioned bulb at station (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly cracking and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 62,483 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 59,237 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush perishing both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 57,031 miles

Front Headlamps slightly deteriorating

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 53,784 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 53,784 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Bulb refitted correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 50,334 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 46,329 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 44,224 miles

temperamental hazard warning light switch works but may need to depress several times

Pass 28 May 2015 42,202 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 38,589 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 36,748 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 34,724 miles

both front brake discs rusty

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 May 2011 30,677 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 26,108 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 21,293 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 16,077 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LC05 YWY 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 LC05 YWY, 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 LC05 YWY registered?

LC05 YWY is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is LC05 YWY safe to buy?

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