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YS55 OPL

2005 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,775 mi
Last recorded103,775 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 OPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 103,775 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 103,774 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 102,235 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 102,223 miles

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON AND MISSFIRE (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Indicator switch inoperative STOPS WORKING (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 98,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

park brake travel has little reserve

Pass 12 Dec 2022 97,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 94,131 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 87,037 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 81,598 miles

offside front wheel tight to turn when in rasied postion

rear fog light warning light comes dimly when stop lights applied no affect on any lights

Fail 10 Dec 2019 81,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

offside front wheel tight to turn when in rasied postion

rear fog light warning light comes dimly when stop lights applied no affect on any lights

Pass 17 Dec 2018 73,096 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 65,628 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 58,873 miles

both front headlamps slightly dull

Pass 17 Dec 2015 52,671 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 52,671 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 47,823 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 43,511 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 38,540 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 33,395 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 28,341 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 28,341 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 22,863 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 Dec 2008 16,320 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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YS55 OPL 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 78.3%.

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 YS55 OPL, 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 YS55 OPL registered?

YS55 OPL is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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