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WV57 LFJ

2007 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

91,615 mi
Last recorded91,615 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 LFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 91,615 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 91,615 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 86,735 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroding

os & nsr chassis corroding

Fail 20 Feb 2025 86,735 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front side lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust system corroding

os & nsr chassis corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2024 80,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight corrosion rear axle

Fail 21 Feb 2024 80,927 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight corrosion rear axle

Pass 16 Feb 2023 71,145 miles

exhaust corroding

rear axle beam corroding

rear tyres wearing on edges

slight wear nsr bearing

Pass 18 Feb 2022 57,554 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroding

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 57,553 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Brake imbalance 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres below legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroding

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 47,409 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 46,973 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 45,520 miles

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

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

Noise from ancillaries area

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Nov 2019 45,520 miles

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

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

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

Noise from ancillaries area

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Nov 2018 43,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Nov 2017 41,214 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 41,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 38,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 38,618 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 35,420 miles

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

front number plate unbonding

rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 19 Nov 2014 31,879 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 28,668 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 24,509 miles

baffle loose in rear silencer

n/s rear seat belt slow to retrack

Pass 22 Nov 2011 19,725 miles

front wiper blade split on ends

Pass 25 Nov 2010 14,706 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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WV57 LFJ is a 2007 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WV57 LFJ, 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 WV57 LFJ registered?

WV57 LFJ is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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