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YF05 EBL

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,995 mi
Last recorded105,995 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 EBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 105,995 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 94,774 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 94,774 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 86,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front bumper insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2015 77,549 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 71,060 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

windscreen scratched

Pass 27 Jun 2014 71,060 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

windscreen scratched

Pass 7 Jun 2013 61,600 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Jun 2012 55,478 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2011 47,016 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 47,016 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 39,593 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 39,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 31,908 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 25,792 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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YF05 EBL is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YF05 EBL, 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 YF05 EBL registered?

YF05 EBL is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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