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YR55 CVB

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,471 mi
Last recorded95,471 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 CVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 95,471 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 94,564 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Oct 2024 94,564 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 91,118 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 91,116 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 83,819 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 80,253 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 77,045 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 72,684 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 66,932 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 66,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 62,070 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 62,070 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 56,332 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 56,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 51,307 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 46,339 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 42,618 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 38,856 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 34,500 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 30,491 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 30,491 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 24,943 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 18,838 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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YR55 CVB is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR55 CVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR55 CVB registered?

YR55 CVB is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is YR55 CVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR55 CVB shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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