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LX55 YFA

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,948 mi
Last recorded77,948 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 YFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 77,948 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 77,939 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 74,418 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 70,414 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 67,917 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 66,090 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 64,564 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 63,327 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 63,327 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 60,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 57,519 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 57,519 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 53,928 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 49,128 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 44,909 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 40,337 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 35,641 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 31,308 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 25,840 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 21,064 miles

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

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 15,683 miles

cuts on nearside front tyre 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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LX55 YFA is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LX55 YFA, 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 LX55 YFA registered?

LX55 YFA is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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