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YP55 HNG

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

97,935 mi
Last recorded97,935 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 HNG
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 97,935 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower shocker bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower shocker bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 97,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower shocker bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower shocker bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 92,709 miles

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

headlamp lenses faded

some surface corrosion around rear suspension

Pass 19 Aug 2023 87,056 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside front linkage bush's perished (recommend replacement) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (155/65/R14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (155/65/R14) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2023 87,009 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill corroded hold made with thumb (marked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Previous repair corroded (marked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside front linkage bush's perished (recommend replacement) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (155/65/R14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (155/65/R14) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 81,743 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near & Off Side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 81,738 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner & Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near & Off Side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 77,803 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively advise having this looked at (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL rear suspension mountings corroded but no holes at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear tires cracked / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 75,486 miles

Exhaust noisy baffles loose in rear silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Main feed to nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Main feed to offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre tread perished and cracking

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front wing slightly corroded and loose but not insecure

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

RBT repair.Decelerometer used for retest

offside and nearside rear outer sills slightly damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2020 75,479 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy baffles loose in rear silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Main feed to nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Main feed to offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING NOT TESTED DUE TO EXCESSIVE BRAKE BIND

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre tread perished and cracking

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front wing slightly corroded and loose but not insecure

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

offside and nearside rear outer sills slightly damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2019 73,394 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear brakes slight bind

Offside Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear exhaust baffle broken up

Pass 19 Sep 2018 71,794 miles

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

slight damage to offside front radiator support mount

Fail 17 Sep 2018 71,794 miles

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

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

slight damage to offside front radiator support mount

Pass 5 May 2017 67,539 miles

N/S/F HEADLAMP COVER WORN

O/S/F CHASIS OUT RIGGER BENT /DAMAGED

O/S/F UNDER ARCH COVER DAMAGED

Fail 5 May 2017 67,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SEPERATING BETWEEN TREAD (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed SEPERATING BETWEEN TREAD (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F HEADLAMP COVER WORN

O/S/F CHASIS OUT RIGGER BENT /DAMAGED

O/S/F UNDER ARCH COVER DAMAGED

Pass 6 May 2016 61,573 miles

STONE CHIP TO FRONT SCREEN

Fail 4 May 2016 61,573 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative ALL (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users WING LINER INSUCURE FOULING TYRE (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

STONE CHIP TO FRONT SCREEN

Pass 13 May 2015 55,761 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 55,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 May 2014 54,139 miles

near side front tyre worn close to legal limit

rear exhaust mounting deterioated

Pass 1 Jun 2013 46,820 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 40,551 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside + nearside front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 20 Oct 2011 40,551 miles

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

offside + nearside front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 27 Oct 2010 29,173 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 29,173 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 23,920 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 23,920 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 16,163 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YP55 HNG is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 YP55 HNG, 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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YP55 HNG is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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