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YY05 XCB

2005 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

91,362 mi
Last recorded91,362 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 XCB
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 91,362 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 91,347 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 89,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

under seal applied on inner sills

Pass 17 May 2022 85,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 May 2021 78,502 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 78,499 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2020 75,551 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre section hangar detatched but not resulting in insecurity of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front droplink rubbers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 74,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 74,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 72,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 69,688 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 61,892 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 61,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 57,618 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 56,075 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 52,194 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 50,235 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 47,229 miles

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

corrosion on rear of front discs

Pass 13 Aug 2009 42,485 miles

front brake disks slightly corroded

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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YY05 XCB is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YY05 XCB, 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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YY05 XCB is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 17 July 2005.

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