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BG07 VBY

2007 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,925 mi
Last recorded136,925 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 VBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 136,925 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both before rubber hose pipe (1.1.11 (c))

car got rust underneath

Pass 17 Jul 2020 120,051 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 118,764 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing very close to legal limit and wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre worn to legal limit

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough but not exssively

Rear brake pipes from brake flexi hoses heavily corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust silencer 2x rubber hangers heavily perished

Fail 3 Feb 2020 118,764 miles

Rear brake pipes from brake flexi hoses heavily corroded

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing very close to legal limit and wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre worn to legal limit

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough but not exssively

oil leak

rear exhaust silencer 2x rubber hangers heavily perished

Pass 6 Dec 2018 111,292 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on tread

Fail 6 Dec 2018 111,292 miles

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

Front brake discs and pads worn

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 5 Oct 2017 100,612 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 87,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 76,662 miles

WOODEN SPLINTER IN INNER SIDEWALL OF OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE, POSSIBLY PUNCTURED

Fail 20 Apr 2015 76,662 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

WOODEN SPLINTER IN INNER SIDEWALL OF OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE, POSSIBLY PUNCTURED

Pass 25 Apr 2014 70,408 miles

front discs are slightly corroded and have a slight lip

nearside rear wheel bearing is noisey

Pass 17 Apr 2013 63,800 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 54,765 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 45,797 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 41,099 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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BG07 VBY is a 2007 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG07 VBY, 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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BG07 VBY is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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