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YA56 ECE

2007 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

220,566 mi
Last recorded220,566 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA56 ECE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 220,566 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 220,411 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 213,473 miles

advise park brake travel /performance

Fail 18 Jan 2021 213,473 miles

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

advise park brake travel /performance

Pass 28 Jan 2020 207,409 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 200,822 miles

advise front discs condition

advise front tyres low

Fail 4 Feb 2019 200,822 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise front discs condition

advise front tyres low

Pass 15 Jan 2018 194,033 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 189,025 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 179,831 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 160,315 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 160,314 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 139,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 120,665 miles

passenger door lock broken/loose

Fail 2 Mar 2013 120,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wiper split

nsf wheel bent

passenger door lock broken/loose

Pass 28 Feb 2012 102,048 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 102,048 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 80,968 miles

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

Front brake disks worn

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 63,765 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 63,765 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YA56 ECE is a 2007 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YA56 ECE, 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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YA56 ECE is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 27 February 2007.

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