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LY55 KXZ

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,860 mi
Last recorded118,860 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 KXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 118,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 113,674 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s and rear shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 113,667 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil pressure light on , level checked and ok (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s and rear shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lens insecure

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 111,262 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 105,903 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 105,903 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 101,163 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 93,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front door handle damaged/loose

Pass 4 Jan 2016 74,455 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 74,455 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 61,888 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 56,152 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Jan 2013 51,372 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 46,625 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 41,357 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 37,343 miles

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)

front brake pads low

washers frozen at time of test

Pass 23 Jan 2009 33,356 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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LY55 KXZ is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LY55 KXZ, 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 LY55 KXZ registered?

LY55 KXZ is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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