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YA56 GFV

2007 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,490 mi
Last recorded94,490 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA56 GFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 94,490 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin jamming up (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 94,149 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 92,611 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 89,803 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 85,448 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 80,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2019 76,288 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 71,944 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 70,786 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 70,786 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 65,907 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 60,939 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 60,938 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 53,605 miles

all exhaust mounts corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2015 53,605 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

all exhaust mounts corroded

eml light on

Pass 22 Mar 2014 46,488 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 39,353 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 39,353 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 33,237 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 25,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,049 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 16,387 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 16,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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 GFV is a 2007 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GFV, 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 GFV is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 7 February 2007.

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