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NY05 GKU

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,768 mi
Last recorded120,768 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 GKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2022 120,768 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 114,188 miles

indicator switch faulty

Fail 11 Feb 2021 114,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb faulty and lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb faulty and lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

indicator switch faulty

Pass 14 Feb 2020 108,992 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 100,592 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes splitting away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre tread 155 65 14 75t arrowspeed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre tread , close to bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 100,592 miles

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

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))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes splitting away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre tread 155 65 14 75t arrowspeed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre tread , close to bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 88,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 88,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tred (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 75,223 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 75,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 63,274 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 63,274 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 53,365 miles

slight blow on exhaust at joint

Pass 17 Jan 2014 45,209 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 45,209 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 36,034 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 34,159 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 24,309 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 24,309 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 19,922 miles

Offside front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2009 14,923 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 9,971 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 GKU is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GKU, 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 GKU is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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