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YK55 VVU

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

90,422 mi
Last recorded90,422 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 VVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 90,422 miles

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

underbody corroded inc suspension components

Fail 3 Dec 2025 90,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

underbody corroded inc suspension components

Pass 27 Mar 2024 75,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

all tyres cracking in treads and shoulders

under body, and all rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2023 72,347 miles

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

general corrosion on sub frame

Fail 22 Mar 2023 72,347 miles

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

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

general corrosion on sub frame

Pass 26 Feb 2022 65,010 miles

front links bushes perished-front tyres worn low-sills corroded-rear and front subframes corroded-wishbone busds perished-

Pass 13 Mar 2021 62,714 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 61,475 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 58,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 58,960 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 50,868 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 50,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 47,194 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 44,580 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 43,224 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 43,224 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 40,112 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 40,112 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 36,143 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Dec 2011 32,289 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 26,733 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 19,989 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 14,773 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 VVU is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YK55 VVU, 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 YK55 VVU registered?

YK55 VVU is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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