CarVerify

Free Car Check

AY57 XVC

2007 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

129,825 mi
Last recorded129,825 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 XVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 129,825 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 129,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 124,886 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 117,133 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 117,133 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 116,746 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 116,179 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 116,179 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 114,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 114,762 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 112,963 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 110,078 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid pipe to rear box connection (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 110,078 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid pipe to rear box connection (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 106,754 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 106,754 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle cracked and pumps broken (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 95,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 5 Jan 2017 95,903 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 85,272 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 85,269 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 71,801 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 69,591 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 57,719 miles

hand brake has long travel

Pass 30 Aug 2012 45,045 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 31,498 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 19,279 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper blade split

Pass 27 Aug 2010 19,279 miles

wiper blade split

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
Full Citroen C1 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AY57 XVC is a 2007 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AY57 XVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY57 XVC?

You can check the full history of AY57 XVC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AY57 XVC registered?

AY57 XVC is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is AY57 XVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY57 XVC shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY57 XVC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AY57 XVC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.