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WG05 YBN

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,593 mi
Last recorded81,593 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 YBN
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 81,593 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 73,089 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 73,089 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 66,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 66,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 57,169 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 57,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 48,579 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 48,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2013 39,915 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Mar 2012 36,302 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 34,405 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 34,405 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 30,825 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 25,534 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 18,606 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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WG05 YBN is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WG05 YBN, 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 WG05 YBN registered?

WG05 YBN is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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