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AL03 GRA

2007 Citroen C1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,465 mi
Last recorded122,465 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL03 GRA
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 122,465 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded small leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush cracking/perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush cracking/perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear seats

Rear surface corrosion in rear axle

Pass 6 Aug 2025 119,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 5 Aug 2025 119,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear unable to check wheel bearing as wheel is binding

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 2 Aug 2024 116,280 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 116,280 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 113,608 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 110,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 110,456 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing on clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 108,886 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 106,065 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 98,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 98,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 90,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

windscreen wiper poor

Pass 22 Jun 2016 81,142 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jun 2016 81,141 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working lens is missing (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2015 69,679 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 57,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2013 42,872 miles

restricted access to n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 31,047 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 23,942 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 17,672 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)

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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AL03 GRA is a 2007 Citroen C1 in Yellow 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 AL03 GRA, 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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AL03 GRA is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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