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YY15 FBU

2015 Citroen C1

Orange Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

39,299 mi
Last recorded39,299 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C136,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY15 FBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 39,299 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2026 39,299 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 37,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 36,293 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 36,293 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

No water in engine

Pass 1 Mar 2023 33,666 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 33,666 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 31,108 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Fail 25 Mar 2022 31,108 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre section (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2020 27,834 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 27,834 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ON DASH (8.2.2.2 (g))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2019 24,098 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 20,815 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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YY15 FBU is a 2015 Citroen C1 in Orange with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2015 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 36,013 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YY15 FBU, 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 11 years old, this Citroen C1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YY15 FBU is a 2015 Citroen C1, first registered on 26 March 2015.

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