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YK55 VUD

2005 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,496 mi
Last recorded172,496 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 VUD
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 172,496 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 172,446 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 167,507 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2019 167,363 miles

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

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 161,896 miles

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

exhaust bracket

Pass 28 Oct 2016 152,840 miles

EML takes a while to go off

Front brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Rear tyres are close to legal limit

brake pipes are corroding

exhaust is corroded

front & reqr subframe, antiroll bar rubbers, D bushes & lower arm rubbers are worn

front Headlamps are deteriorated but light output not reduced

front tyres are wearing on inner edges

oil leak in engine bay

under body is corroding

Fail 28 Oct 2016 152,840 miles

EML takes a while to go off

Front brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear tyres are close to legal limit

brake pipes are corroding

exhaust is corroded

front & reqr subframe, antiroll bar rubbers, D bushes & lower arm rubbers are worn

front Headlamps are deteriorated but light output not reduced

front tyres are wearing on inner edges

oil leak in engine bay

under body is corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2015 135,047 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides NSF & OSF (4.1.E.1)

exhaust is corroded

front subframe, antiroll bar rubbers, D bushes & lower arm rubbers are worn

Pass 30 Oct 2014 122,742 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

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

nearside washer jet needs cleaning

Pass 24 Oct 2013 110,806 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 94,524 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 94,401 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light remains on

engine oil low

Pass 27 Oct 2011 77,122 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 77,042 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 60,009 miles

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)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 60,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 51,390 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 38,298 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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YK55 VUD is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK55 VUD, 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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YK55 VUD is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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