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AV57 XBN

2007 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,579 mi
Last recorded101,579 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 XBN
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 101,579 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 99,523 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os front and BOTH REAR PRE FLEXY HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Coil spring corroded os front and BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear PARK BRAKE LAZY @ 80KgF

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal welded patch repair to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ns and os (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH NS AND OS CASINGS CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive c/w Seat belt anchorage prescribed area:floor pan / floor to sill, outer sills and chassis leg areas: both ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2: nearside (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing MRF 2016: both front and os rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres on 3mm: FRONT both ns and os + os REAR (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

Fail 31 Dec 2024 99,386 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 65 profile NS. 60 profile OS (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength + Seat belt anchorage prescribed area: outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os front and BOTH REAR PRE FLEXY HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Coil spring corroded os front and BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear PARK BRAKE LAZY @ 80KgF

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ns and os (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH NS AND OS CASINGS CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive c/w Seat belt anchorage prescribed area:floor pan / floor to sill, outer sills and chassis leg areas: both ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2: nearside (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing MRF 2016: both front and os rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres on 3mm: FRONT both ns and os + os REAR (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

Pass 10 Jan 2024 95,077 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os front + ns and os rear: prior flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS ON INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive + Seat belt anchorage prescribed area: both ns and os: floor pan / floor to sill, outer sills and chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear tyres MRF 2015 to 2016

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

Fail 10 Jan 2024 95,077 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os front + ns and os rear: prior flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS ON INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high PRS: adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive + Seat belt anchorage prescribed area: both ns and os: floor pan / floor to sill, outer sills and chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear tyres MRF 2015 to 2016

Stop lamp(s) not working PRS: BOTH ns and os (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

Pass 20 Jan 2023 91,282 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre cracking badly

o/s/r tyre cracking badly

underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2023 91,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre cracking badly

o/s/r tyre cracking badly

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2021 89,795 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge and cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2020 88,803 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/R tyre cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2019 82,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing MY2002 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp: multiple lamps or light sources. Lens missing.

Tyres are different sizes but fitted as axle pairs.

Fail 1 Jul 2019 82,737 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1 of 1 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing MY2002 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp: multiple lamps or light sources. Lens missing.

Tyres are different sizes but fitted as axle pairs.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Jul 2018 77,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 72,163 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres are perished

Pass 28 Jun 2016 68,601 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 59,546 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 54,276 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 45,817 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 29 Oct 2012 37,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 29 Oct 2012 37,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Trailing 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 rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Oct 2011 24,962 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 16,805 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake imbalance boderline pass

front n/s and o/s brake discs rusty lipped

n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts slow on re-coil

Fail 2 Nov 2010 16,805 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts slow on re-coil

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake imbalance boderline pass

front n/s and o/s brake discs rusty lipped

n/s/r puncher repair plug sticking out past tread of tyre

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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AV57 XBN is a 2007 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AV57 XBN, 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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AV57 XBN is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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