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BJ57 LFR

2007 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,020 mi
Last recorded72,020 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 LFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 72,020 miles

Vehicle modified for Motorsport

Pass 30 Apr 2025 71,097 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 70,226 miles

Front wiper start to smear

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repair to O/S/F chassis covered in body filler. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

no O/S sun visor fitted

parking brake performance only just meet requirements, would benefit from being adjusted

suspension arms, drive shaft and track rod ends modified

Fail 10 Nov 2023 70,210 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Bumper cable tied on.

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

Nearside Rear parking brake only just effective

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

Offside Rear previous repair to O/S/F chassis covered in body filler.

engine has oil leak

exhaust hitting aftermarket under tray

front wiper smearing screen

no O/S sun visor fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2022 69,847 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 69,847 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 69,422 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 69,421 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 69,247 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 69,247 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 68,661 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 68,658 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both locking pins missing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Split pins missing on lock nut. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 65,511 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 60,619 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 58,144 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 58,144 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,501 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wiperblade ends split

Pass 22 Aug 2014 46,113 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 46,113 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 36,060 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 36,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 26,439 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 18,675 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2010 11,365 miles

Oil leak

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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BJ57 LFR is a 2007 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ57 LFR, 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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BJ57 LFR is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 11 October 2007.

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