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CP07 ELU

2007 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,435 mi
Last recorded100,435 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP07 ELU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 100,435 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 93,890 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 87,722 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 87,666 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 80,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 80,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 72,863 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 67,080 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 67,080 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 62,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion on rear axle beam

Pass 21 Aug 2018 56,121 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2017 47,592 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 39,943 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

front subframe and rear axle has light corrosion

n/s o/s rear tyres perishing o/s has slight sidewall damage

rear brake application slightly uneven

wiper leaving slight smears

Pass 23 Sep 2015 31,608 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perishing o/s has sidewall damage

Pass 9 Sep 2014 27,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 26,356 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 21,484 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 70,530 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 16,956 miles

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

o/s/f disc rusting

Pass 29 Apr 2010 15,652 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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CP07 ELU 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 CP07 ELU, 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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CP07 ELU is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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