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YY15 GVE

2015 Citroen C1

Orange Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,153 mi
Last recorded16,153 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Citroen C136,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 16,153 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 16,144 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 15,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 13,575 miles

Nearside Front driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 4 Oct 2022 12,134 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 12,132 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 11,534 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 11,534 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 11,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 11,021 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 10,661 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 10,661 miles

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

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 GVE is a 2015 Citroen C1 in Orange with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GVE, 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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What year was YY15 GVE registered?

YY15 GVE is a 2015 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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