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YB07 VZV

2007 Citroen C1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,550 mi
Last recorded83,550 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB07 VZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2020 83,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side inoperative (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear sill cracking under sill

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 79,005 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 79,005 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 70,716 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

headlamps deteriorated

n/s/f inner track rod slightly bent

Fail 20 Mar 2018 70,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2017 61,325 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 59,132 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 53,717 miles

rear boot floor and slam panel distorted

Fail 3 Jun 2015 53,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

rear boot floor and slam panel distorted

Pass 13 Jun 2014 46,704 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 46,702 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 40,543 miles

noise at nearside rear wheel

Fail 4 Jun 2013 40,416 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

noise at nearside rear wheel

Pass 8 May 2012 34,981 miles

nearside front tyre tread low and wheel damaged/offside cv gaiter leaking grease/front brake imbalance

Pass 3 May 2011 22,658 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 21,621 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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YB07 VZV is a 2007 Citroen C1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YB07 VZV, 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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YB07 VZV is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 24 June 2007.

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