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CA56 VGG

2007 Citroen C1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

119,804 mi
Last recorded119,804 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 VGG
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 119,804 miles

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

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

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

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

rear axle o/s has corodded near shock obsorber anchor arear not excesive

Pass 14 Feb 2025 112,818 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hand-brake only 17% efficiency O/S low reading

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 112,818 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hand-brake only 17% efficiency O/S low reading

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 104,389 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 95,055 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 86,844 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 79,343 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 75,878 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 73,017 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 72,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 68,798 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Mar 2018 68,798 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 61,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 55,761 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 55,761 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 48,689 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 48,687 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 45,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

front tyres cracking up slightly

offside rear tyre cracking up slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2014 45,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

front tyres cracking up slightly

offside rear tyre cracking up slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2013 15,121 miles

exhaust rusty

sill covers

Pass 15 Jan 2013 43,313 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 41,289 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 36,430 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 36,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 26,684 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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CA56 VGG is a 2007 Citroen C1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CA56 VGG, 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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CA56 VGG is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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