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YC55 PVO

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

111,579 mi
Last recorded111,579 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 PVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 111,579 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 107,127 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 107,127 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 102,897 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 99,471 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 99,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 95,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 90,420 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 90,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 84,703 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 84,703 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 76,402 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 76,402 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 66,729 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 66,729 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 56,153 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 47,367 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn and very slight corrosion

nearside front wheel and tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2014 40,645 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 35,858 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 35,358 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2012 30,602 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 26,270 miles

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

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 22 Oct 2010 23,605 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 19,571 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2008 16,019 miles

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

n/s/f wheel trim missing and n/s/r damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2008 16,019 miles

n/s/f wheel trim missing and n/s/r damaged

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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YC55 PVO is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YC55 PVO, 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 YC55 PVO registered?

YC55 PVO is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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