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LV55 YCS

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

68,230 mi
Last recorded68,230 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 YCS
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 68,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 63,733 miles

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

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

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

offside side repeater lamp lens missing

Pass 27 Sep 2022 58,769 miles

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

front antiroll bar bushes perished and starting to split

handbrake travel close to excess

Pass 26 Apr 2018 55,744 miles

offside front wing damaged

Fail 26 Apr 2018 55,744 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)

offside front wing damaged

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 27 Apr 2017 51,466 miles

Offside Front wing damaged

Pass 3 May 2016 46,425 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 42,173 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 38,005 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 33,068 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 27,631 miles

both rear tyres low

Pass 1 Apr 2011 23,387 miles

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

wiper in poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2009 17,271 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 14,950 miles

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer wall

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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LV55 YCS is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LV55 YCS, 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 LV55 YCS registered?

LV55 YCS is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is LV55 YCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 YCS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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