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YP05 ZYY

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,401 mi
Last recorded114,401 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 ZYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 114,401 miles

general corrosion to underside

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 112,455 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2024 112,453 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2023 109,725 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 109,724 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 101,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 101,325 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no obvious beam pattern as a result of frosted lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no obvious beam pattern as a result of frosted lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 91,525 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses slightly frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 87,074 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 86,457 miles

exhaust corroded/centre hanger weak

front anti roll bar bushes split/cracking

front brake discs corroded/pitted

front wishbone arm rear bushes cracking

o/s/f side repeator lense missing

oil residue on engine

various underbody/suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2017 85,612 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 81,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyre [BORDERLINE] (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyre [BORDERLINE] (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 76,611 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 68,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 68,548 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 62,413 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 57,860 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 57,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 53,502 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 43,950 miles

strong advise front discs getting worn and corroded

strong advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge where the tread is not cut as deep

strong advise wiper blade splitting and starting to smear

Fail 11 May 2010 43,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

strong advise front discs getting worn and corroded

strong advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge where the tread is not cut as deep

strong advise wiper blade splitting and starting to smear

Pass 1 May 2009 36,930 miles

advise n/s/f wheel rim damaged

strong advise gearbox oil leak o/s driveshaft oil seal

strong advise o/s/f shock damp

very strong advise front discs worn and corroded

Pass 1 May 2008 28,078 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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YP05 ZYY is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey 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 YP05 ZYY, 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 YP05 ZYY registered?

YP05 ZYY is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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