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NY05 GHU

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

95,704 mi
Last recorded95,704 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 GHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 95,704 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 95,704 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/r inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 93,395 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 93,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 90,037 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 89,920 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 86,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 86,312 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 82,392 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 82,207 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

headlamps need cleaning

Pass 30 Nov 2020 78,159 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 78,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2019 71,688 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 71,565 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 65,786 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 61,360 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 55,717 miles

All Brake Line Ends are starting to corrode.

Front Link Rod Bushes are almost worn out, borderline to failure.

Front Tyres have approx. 3.0mm remaining. Replace before 30/09/2016.

Headlamp Lenses are going opaque.

N/S/F Wheel Rim has a minor bend in outer bead.

Rear Brake Hose Ferrules are corroding.

Rear Inner Sills are corroding.

Rear Shock Absorbers are heavily corroded, borderline to failure.

Rear Springs are corroded.

Fail 21 Jun 2016 55,717 miles

All Brake Line Ends are starting to corrode.

Front Link Rod Bushes are almost worn out, borderline to failure.

Front Tyres have approx. 3.0mm remaining. Replace before 30/09/2016.

Headlamp Lenses are going opaque.

N/S/F Wheel Rim has a minor bend in outer bead.

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake Hose Ferrules are corroding.

Rear Inner Sills are corroding.

Rear Shock Absorbers are heavily corroded, borderline to failure.

Rear Springs are corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 50,460 miles

Front Brake Discs have a heavily developed wear lip, replacement advised in 2,000 miles.

Front Roll Bar Drop Link Bushes are perishing, replacement advised within 6 months.

Headlamp Lenses are opaque, causing faint headlamp images.

Rear Coil Springs are corroding in places, replacement advised within 6 months.

Rear Shock Absorber bodies are heavily corroded, replacement advised within 6 months.

Fail 8 Jun 2015 50,453 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake Discs have a heavily developed wear lip, replacement advised in 2,000 miles.

Front Roll Bar Drop Link Bushes are perishing, replacement advised within 6 months.

Headlamp Lenses are opaque, causing faint headlamp images.

Rear Coil Springs are corroding in places, replacement advised within 6 months.

Rear Shock Absorber bodies are heavily corroded, replacement advised within 6 months.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 42,459 miles

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

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 14 Jun 2013 33,044 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 33,044 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 27,346 miles

n/s front tyre cracking in tread

o/s front tyre cracking in tread

slight damage o/s front bumper

unable to check rear seat belts fully

Fail 11 Jun 2012 27,346 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s front brake disc worn

n/s front tyre cracking in tread

o/s front brake disc worn also grooved

o/s front tyre cracking in tread

slight damage o/s front bumper

unable to check rear seat belts fully

Pass 13 Jun 2011 22,749 miles

unable to check rear seat belts

o/s front brakedisc slightly grooved inner side

Pass 25 Jun 2010 18,041 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 12,552 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2008 9,611 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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NY05 GHU is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NY05 GHU, 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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NY05 GHU is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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