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BT57 VSM

2007 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,135 mi
Last recorded140,135 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 VSM
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 140,135 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle/subframe heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear undersills and underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 140,129 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle/subframe heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear undersills and underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 131,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 131,615 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 121,075 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 121,075 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 114,928 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 114,928 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 114,560 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box rubber mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2021 111,604 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 111,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 109,013 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 104,999 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 101,230 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 93,851 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 93,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 80,477 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2016 80,449 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2015
Pass 28 Oct 2013 46,491 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 36,578 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 36,578 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 31,244 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 25,382 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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BT57 VSM 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 BT57 VSM, 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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BT57 VSM is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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