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AJ57 KBP

2007 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,344 mi
Last recorded156,344 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 KBP
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 May 2026 156,344 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits LIMIT IS BETWEEN 0.970 AND 1.030 BUT READING 1.039 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits LIMIT IS 0.300 BUT READING 0.473 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits LIMIT IS 200 BUT READING 273 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DOWN TO TREAD WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 145,304 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 145,304 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced A 501 BULB FITTED (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working A 501 BULB FITTED (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps A 501 BULB FITTED (4.7.2 (a))

Position lamp not working BOTH REARS - 2 x 380 BULBS FITTED (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 131,907 miles

155/65R14

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH CORRODED INSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON OUTER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR SLIGHTLY CORRODED AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS BALD ON INNER SHOULDERS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 117,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREAD CRACKED - 155/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 May 2023 117,245 miles

Emissions unable to be completed NOT DONE A FULL CAT TEST DUE TO LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits LIMIT IS BETWEEN 0.970 AND 1.030 BUT READING 1.600 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR OF THE MIDDLE SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREAD CRACKED - 155/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 104,105 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 96,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT OF THE FLEXI HOSE IS SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT OF THE FLEXI HOSE IS SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 89,208 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 89,208 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL SPLIT - 155/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2019 80,516 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 73,870 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 73,789 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2017 67,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 62,276 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 62,276 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 57,810 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 50,831 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 44,584 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 39,329 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)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 32,406 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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AJ57 KBP is a 2007 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 60,138 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 AJ57 KBP, 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 19 years old, this Citroen C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ57 KBP is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 8 November 2007.

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