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WV57 LFT

2007 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

83,399 mi
Last recorded83,399 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 LFT
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 83,399 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 83,396 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2025 79,204 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 79,204 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 79,148 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Feb 2024 76,068 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 76,023 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 58,627 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 58,627 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 56,661 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 54,540 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 54,540 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 52,163 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 50,129 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 46,980 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 44,611 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 42,622 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 42,622 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 35,254 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 31,517 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 31,517 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 27,069 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 22,176 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 17,707 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 17,707 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 12,868 miles

all four tyres low on tread

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 LFT is a 2007 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LFT, 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 LFT registered?

WV57 LFT is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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