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SM05 YPY

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,973 mi
Last recorded107,973 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 YPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2020 107,973 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes to rear axle and pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 99,426 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 89,472 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill at rear slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 89,472 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill at rear slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 75,085 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 66,190 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 55,408 miles

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

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

Oil leak from oil filter

Pass 9 Apr 2014 44,811 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 31,246 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 27,363 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)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 23,365 miles

both front brake discs pitted inner faces

Pass 29 Apr 2010 19,933 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 17,710 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 17,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 14,344 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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SM05 YPY is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SM05 YPY, 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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SM05 YPY is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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