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YC07 MFJ

2007 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

79,206 mi
Last recorded79,206 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 MFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2024 79,206 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front bumper loose on o/s/f

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 71,090 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear shock absorbers corroded.

Fail 25 Oct 2023 71,065 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear shock absorbers corroded.

Pass 2 Nov 2022 69,284 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))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease NSR/OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking cracking- aged tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 67,977 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2021 67,977 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 67,277 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear shock absorbers corroded but not excessive.

Pass 14 Oct 2019 66,533 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 66,533 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 66,284 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 64,024 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 62,256 miles

Rear tyres cracking.

Pass 23 Oct 2015 60,786 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)

nearside rear tyre cracking.

Fail 23 Oct 2015 60,786 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

nearside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 28 Oct 2014 59,908 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 59,908 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 58,831 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 58,831 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 56,068 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 48,898 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2011 41,964 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 33,104 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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YC07 MFJ is a 2007 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YC07 MFJ, 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 YC07 MFJ registered?

YC07 MFJ is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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