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YR55 HEJ

2005 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

17,945 mi
Last recorded17,945 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 HEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 17,945 miles

Both headlight beams deteriorated and advised to have replaced.

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front o/s suspension coil spring corroding

O/s rear shock absorbers corroding

O/s rear sill has a minor hole/corrosion area. Advised to have repaired.

Fail 25 Jun 2021 17,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Both headlight beams deteriorated and advised to have replaced.

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

Front o/s suspension coil spring corroding

O/s rear shock absorbers corroding

Pass 3 Jul 2020 12,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 12,073 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 7,018 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 4,163 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 50,379 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 44,967 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 44,967 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 40,717 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 37,695 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 37,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 32,676 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 22,904 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 9,632 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 8,602 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 7,127 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 HEJ is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HEJ, 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 YR55 HEJ registered?

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

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