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YS05 YXL

2005 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

94,065 mi
Last recorded94,065 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 YXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 94,065 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 93,943 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Floor to sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All underside covered in underseal preventing full inspection

All underside showing signs of corrosion

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Subframe showing signs of corrosion

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 90,426 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 88,021 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 80,551 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 75,532 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP LENS MISTED UP ...........

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED ...........

Offside Front SHOCKER CORRODED ..............

Pass 4 Jun 2021 68,652 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP LENS ................

Fail 1 Jun 2021 68,642 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

BOTH HEADLAMP LENS ................

Pass 24 Jun 2020 62,985 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 60,011 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 55,781 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 50,728 miles

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 28 Jun 2016 46,068 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 37,718 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 37,718 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 28,768 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 26,869 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 24,428 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 19,837 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 15,708 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 11,548 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 7,003 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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YS05 YXL is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YS05 YXL, 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 YS05 YXL registered?

YS05 YXL is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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