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YL05 YBM

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,713 mi
Last recorded118,713 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 YBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 118,713 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 118,713 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 109,351 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 109,351 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 101,281 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 95,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 88,631 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cut

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 29 Apr 2016 88,510 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cut

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 May 2015 85,179 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015 85,179 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 May 2014 80,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2014 80,995 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 76,272 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 70,699 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 70,699 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 64,533 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 56,516 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 45,339 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 24,493 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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YL05 YBM is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YL05 YBM, 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 YL05 YBM registered?

YL05 YBM is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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