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WU57 YYJ

2007 Citroen C1

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,380 mi
Last recorded141,380 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU57 YYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 141,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 141,378 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 125,217 miles

Coolant leak coolant bottle empty ()

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 117,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 117,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 99,942 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 99,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 82,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 66,273 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 66,273 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 49,771 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 49,771 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 32,621 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 15,877 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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WU57 YYJ is a 2007 Citroen C1 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WU57 YYJ, 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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WU57 YYJ is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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