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CP57 FXJ

2007 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

119,701 mi
Last recorded119,701 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 FXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 119,701 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 119,698 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 110,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 110,107 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 100,900 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake requires adjustment or attention

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 100,900 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake requires adjustment or attention

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect refit bulb correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 100,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect change bulb and polish lenses. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect change bulb and polish lenses. (4.1.2 (c))

Front wiper smeary advise replace.

Nearside Front Outer road wheel damaged on bead rim.

Nearside Rear Inner road wheel bead rim damaged and distorted.

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush cracked,perished and worn advise replace. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses and brake unions. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded.

Rear stop lights slightly discoloured.

alternator drive belt cracked/perished advise replace.

exhaust system corroded.

spare tyre 12 years old advise replace.

surface corrosion to front subframe.

water pump area stained/slight coolant seepage.

Pass 21 Jul 2022 94,187 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lenses deteriorating advise clean. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front wiper smeary and corroded advise replace.

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp insecure located in bumper (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush cracking advise replace shock absorber. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and brake pipe unions into hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off slightly loose. (0.1 (a))

Rear axle corroded.

alternator drive belt cracking/perishing.

exhaust corroded.

spare tyre 11 years old advise replace.

water pump area on engine stained but not yet leaking coolant.

Fail 21 Jul 2022 94,187 miles

Brake performance not tested o/s/r wheel binding excessively.unable to check wheel bearing fully. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding strip and repair. (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lenses deteriorating advise clean. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front wiper smeary and corroded advise replace.

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp insecure located in bumper (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush cracking advise replace shock absorber. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and brake pipe unions into hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off slightly loose. (0.1 (a))

Rear axle corroded.

alternator drive belt cracking/perishing.

exhaust corroded.

spare tyre 11 years old advise replace.

water pump area on engine stained but not yet leaking coolant.

Pass 6 Aug 2021 90,392 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp insecure in bumper (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

alternator belt perished

Pass 12 Aug 2020 87,724 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

oil level low

Pass 12 Nov 2019 86,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

2.5 litres of oil added to enable engine to be run for test.

Nearside Rear brake binding, unable to rotate wheel,or carry out brake test.

Fail 11 Nov 2019 86,663 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

2.5 litres of oil added to enable engine to be run for test.

Nearside Rear brake binding, unable to rotate wheel,or carry out brake test.

Pass 19 Nov 2018 85,047 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 85,025 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust poor condition

Fail 29 Oct 2018 84,882 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Offside Front tyre tread getting low

Pass 27 Oct 2017 76,914 miles

Rear exhaust box baffles collapsed and blowing

Fail 27 Oct 2017 76,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box baffles collapsed and blowing

Pass 3 Nov 2016 70,216 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 62,876 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 54,731 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 49,153 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 42,296 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 33,488 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 25,051 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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CP57 FXJ is a 2007 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CP57 FXJ, 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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CP57 FXJ is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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