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YC57 VAO

2007 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,557 mi
Last recorded89,557 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 VAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 89,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns outer body sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively rear brakes both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 88,483 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns outer body sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2023 86,073 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns body sill outer (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Dec 2022 81,772 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 81,768 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 80,074 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 80,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 77,962 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 77,715 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 77,715 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 76,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 72,575 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 57,593 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 45,423 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 37,393 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 28,000 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 20,720 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 16,966 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 12,214 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 VAO is a 2007 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YC57 VAO, 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 YC57 VAO registered?

YC57 VAO is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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