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YB56 DFE

2007 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,466 mi
Last recorded114,466 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 DFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 114,466 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front & rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side, also brake pads wearing low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear , also general corrosion under body and other components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 108,529 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front& rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

GENERAL CORRSION UNDERBODY AND OTHER COMPIONENTS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and nail inside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2025 108,529 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box major leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front& rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

GENERAL CORRSION UNDERBODY AND OTHER COMPIONENTS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and nail inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2024 105,485 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 105,485 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 102,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 102,354 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake pipe (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 94,262 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blowing at rear silencer joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut at outer sidewall and over 10 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF and NSR tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyres slight edge wear at inner shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 88,778 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 87,450 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 82,469 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 82,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 76,695 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 71,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE, WORN AND CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 67,277 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 62,196 miles

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding

rear exhaust mounts poor

Fail 24 Jan 2015 62,196 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding

rear exhaust mounts poor

Pass 29 Jun 2013 53,358 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 46,569 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 39,854 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 29,104 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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YB56 DFE is a 2007 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YB56 DFE, 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 YB56 DFE registered?

YB56 DFE is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 8 February 2007.

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