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YE55 FWZ

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

107,384 mi
Last recorded107,384 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 FWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 107,384 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Nov 2024 107,384 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2023 102,781 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 102,780 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 98,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front subframe corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2022 98,766 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front subframe corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2021 94,692 miles

under vehicle corroded-sills corroded-oil leak-rear axle corroded-coil springs corroded-brake pipes corroded-tyres on limit-front links slight play-wishbone bushes perished-under vehicle corroded-parking brake passed on limits-

Fail 9 Nov 2021 94,692 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/r axle mounting area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/r inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under vehicle corroded-sills corroded-oil leak-rear axle corroded-coil springs corroded-brake pipes corroded-tyres on limit-front links slight play-wishbone bushes perished-under vehicle corroded-parking brake passed on limits-

Pass 14 Nov 2020 75,612 miles

brakepipes covered in substance

rear springs corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2020 75,612 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brakepipes covered in substance

rear springs corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2019 68,593 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in substances (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2019 68,589 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction Air Freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded -- to front main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded -- to front main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexiy to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 63,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 63,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 60,021 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 60,021 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 56,598 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 53,612 miles

both front discs worn but ok on brake test

Pass 22 Oct 2014 49,615 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 49,615 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 46,332 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

Pass 24 Oct 2012 43,487 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 40,368 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

major gearbox oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2011 40,368 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

major gearbox oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2010 34,286 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 34,286 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 30,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 25,362 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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YE55 FWZ is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 YE55 FWZ, 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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YE55 FWZ is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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