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BT07 GVU

2007 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

135,269 mi
Last recorded135,269 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 GVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 135,269 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n.s & o.s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n.s & o.s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n.s & o.s (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion to underbody

Pass 23 Apr 2025 133,550 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n.s & o.s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n.s & o.s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2024 131,855 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2024 131,855 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 129,835 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns & os(sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 129,835 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns & os(sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 126,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ns & os(inner sill surface rust + repaired)

Pass 22 Jun 2021 123,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle surface rust

ns & os(outer sill repaired)

Pass 27 Jun 2020 119,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbodysurface rust

Pass 5 Jul 2019 115,049 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area inner & outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsr & osr (reduced damping effect) (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake slight reserve travel

Pass 13 Jul 2018 109,769 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 105,370 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 101,613 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 96,937 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 92,839 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 87,451 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 87,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

o/s driveshaft seal leaking oil

Pass 12 Jul 2012 79,180 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 67,351 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 27 Jul 2010 52,805 miles

Front brake discs are heavley worn.

Nail in nearside rear 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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BT07 GVU is a 2007 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BT07 GVU, 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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BT07 GVU is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 24 July 2007.

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