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LY05 OZA

2005 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,126 mi
Last recorded98,126 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 OZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 98,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 98,126 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 89,592 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 89,592 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both bulbs fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 85,781 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 85,046 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 82,212 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 82,212 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front cracking in tread 1556514

Offside headlamp misting

Pass 2 Apr 2019 78,775 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 75,396 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 72,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 69,703 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 69,701 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 65,475 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 62,858 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 55,666 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 47,064 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 37,714 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 21,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 13,993 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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LY05 OZA is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LY05 OZA, 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 LY05 OZA registered?

LY05 OZA is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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