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YD55 LYV

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,125 mi
Last recorded89,125 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 LYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 89,125 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 89,125 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 88,068 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 88,066 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2017 87,028 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 85,648 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 78,316 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 78,316 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 70,125 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 58,045 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 43,156 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 43,156 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 41,856 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 41,836 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,822 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 37,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2009 29,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,936 miles

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

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

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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YD55 LYV is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YD55 LYV, 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 YD55 LYV registered?

YD55 LYV is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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