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YC55 UCO

2005 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

201,583 mi
Last recorded201,583 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 UCO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 201,583 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 201,583 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 192,399 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 177,003 miles

front crossmember damaged but not effecting vehicle strenth or brakeing and steering

near side bumper and offside bumper at front loos but not insercure

Fail 30 Oct 2013 177,003 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

near side bumper and offside bumper at front loos but not insercure

Pass 31 Oct 2012 161,798 miles

front bumper damaged ( pushed back )

Fail 30 Oct 2012 161,797 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front bumper damaged ( pushed back )

Pass 31 Oct 2011 135,436 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 135,435 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 110,542 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front discs inner swept area reduced by corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2009 88,596 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 88,596 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 UCO is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UCO, 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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YC55 UCO is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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