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WV56 KXU

2007 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,203 mi
Last recorded99,203 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 KXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 99,203 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 99,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit on outer edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 95,812 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres on limit on inner edges, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 95,807 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres on limit on inner edges, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 89,436 miles

Central Front Lower exhaust corroded and bracken is broken but still secure

Front Inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Front number plate is damaged but stil readable

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 27 Jul 2023 89,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner tread/shoulder areas (1556514) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1556514 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower exhaust corroded and bracken is broken but still secure

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning X1 bulb not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Front number plate is damaged but stil readable

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is date stamped 2009 (1556514) recommend to replace

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 4 Aug 2022 85,660 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 80,583 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 80,576 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Front 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))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 76,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 73,454 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 62,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable has slight kink

Nearside Rear tyre has starting cracking

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 55,806 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 17 Jun 2016 47,819 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 45,027 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 42,148 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 38,957 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 35,725 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 31,953 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 26,337 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 21,090 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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WV56 KXU is a 2007 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WV56 KXU, 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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What year was WV56 KXU registered?

WV56 KXU is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 17 February 2007.

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