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SW05 CYV

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,363 mi
Last recorded124,363 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 CYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 124,363 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 124,362 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 101,198 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 101,119 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 81,197 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 81,197 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 46,121 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 8 Sep 2012 31,828 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 25,647 miles

both front discs corroded

both front tyres look soft

brake imbalance high

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2010 22,598 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2009 18,731 miles

damage on n/s sill

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2009 18,731 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

damage on n/s sill

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2008 14,345 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

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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SW05 CYV is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SW05 CYV, 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 SW05 CYV registered?

SW05 CYV is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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The MOT history for SW05 CYV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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