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WR05 YVE

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,741 mi
Last recorded120,741 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 YVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 120,741 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 116,527 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear slight corrosion to underbody/inner sills

Fail 6 Jun 2025 116,504 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 110,808 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 110,808 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 91,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 68,297 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Slight accident damage

Fail 13 Sep 2021 68,297 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Slight accident damage

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 62,725 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front down pipe support broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 62,725 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front down pipe support broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polished lamp unit (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polished lamp unit (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 58,934 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 57,787 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 57,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poor image (polished lamp unit) (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poor image (polished lamp unit) (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 54,913 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 52,492 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 50,360 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 46,415 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 46,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 41,908 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 36,062 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 32,054 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 32,054 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 26,816 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 22,313 miles

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

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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WR05 YVE is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WR05 YVE, 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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WR05 YVE is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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