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YR55 VPY

2005 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

67,300 mi
Last recorded67,300 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 VPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 67,300 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2025 67,291 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 67,007 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 66,624 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 65,658 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 65,075 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 65,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 64,428 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 63,484 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 62,523 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 62,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 60,943 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 58,873 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 56,569 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes greased

Fail 17 Sep 2015 56,569 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Oct 2014 52,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 52,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 45,538 miles

Both rear tyres slighty misshaped

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 39,976 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 33,845 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 27,694 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 21,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 16,215 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 VPY is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VPY, 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 VPY registered?

YR55 VPY is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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