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VN05 YBZ

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,548 mi
Last recorded43,548 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 YBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 43,548 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 41,878 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 38,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 33,226 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 30,112 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 26,882 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 24,239 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear, also offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wiper blade split on edges of blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre tread worn to legal limit on inner edge of tread

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion in offside and nearside rear shock absorber outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 21,067 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 21,066 miles

Nearside Front Body panel insecure bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 18,721 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Offside and nearside rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 17,177 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion in rear exhaust section

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear, also offside front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 17,177 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion in rear exhaust section

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear, also offside front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 15,662 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 15,179 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 14,323 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 14,323 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 13,205 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 11,487 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 9,319 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 9,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

tyre size. 155-65-r14. 75T

Pass 27 May 2009 7,097 miles

all 4 tyres are cracked and perished

o/s rear tyre has a cut in side wall [ no cords showing ]

Pass 23 May 2008 5,588 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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VN05 YBZ is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VN05 YBZ, 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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VN05 YBZ is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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