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MV55 YLJ

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,471 mi
Last recorded95,471 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 YLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 95,471 miles

Nearside Front 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 rear registration plate lamp lens missing

Pass 14 Aug 2017 91,167 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 91,167 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 86,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface corrosion front brake discs

Pass 25 Aug 2015 83,545 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 83,544 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge and out of shape.

Fail 26 Aug 2014 78,902 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 78,902 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 71,023 miles

exhaust brackets corroded

n/s side repeater lense cracked

o/s/f brake disc (inner face pitted)

o/s/r number plate buld cover missing

Pass 16 Aug 2012 61,050 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 50,851 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 40,809 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 40,809 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 31,361 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 21,558 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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MV55 YLJ is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MV55 YLJ, 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 MV55 YLJ registered?

MV55 YLJ is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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