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YC57 SXU

2007 Citroen C1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,051 mi
Last recorded109,051 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 SXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2023 109,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seat belt mountain (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Front discs deteriorated

Front floor pan corroded for seat belt mountains

Front floor pan corroded for subframe mountains (strong advise)

N/S/R outer sill corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

O/S/R outer sill corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear springs corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower suspension mountains (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 104,288 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front subframe lots of surface rust

rear axle beam very rusty

Fail 26 Oct 2022 104,288 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front subframe lots of surface rust

rear axle beam very rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2021 100,333 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip to upper part of near side of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

substantial under body corrosion through out vehicle including all suspension components, front and rear sub-frames, but appear sound

Fail 28 Oct 2021 100,333 miles

Emissions not tested emissions not test due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip to upper part of near side of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

substantial under body corrosion through out vehicle including all suspension components, front and rear sub-frames, but appear sound

Pass 2 Nov 2020 97,672 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undersides general corrosion.

Pass 25 Oct 2019 96,304 miles

Front Subframe & components corroded.

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

Undersides General Corrosion.

Fail 23 Oct 2019 96,285 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases By the rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe & components corroded.

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

Undersides General Corrosion.

Pass 9 Oct 2018 92,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 83,848 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts starting to perish (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 74,357 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + perishing on s.wall (4.1.E.1)

mid/rear exhaust parts rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2015 62,195 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 62,195 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 49,899 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 40,201 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 34,453 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 27,922 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 27,922 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 21,446 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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YC57 SXU is a 2007 Citroen C1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YC57 SXU, 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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YC57 SXU is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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