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YD57 GJX

2007 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,008 mi
Last recorded85,008 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD57 GJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 85,008 miles

vt30 reference

Fail 15 Sep 2025 85,008 miles

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

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

pipes-underbody-floors-sills-inner sills-chassis-box sections-arches-axle-subframe-suspension-pipes-brake pipes-running gear rusting,osf tyre tread low uneven wear

Pass 7 Sep 2024 82,995 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 82,995 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 74,115 miles

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

corrosion to centre exhaust

corrosion to rear axle

Fail 9 Sep 2023 74,115 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to centre exhaust

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 23 Aug 2022 64,830 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 62,128 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 49,611 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2019 41,616 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 35,405 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Sep 2017 29,607 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 23,785 miles

both rear coil spring slight corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2015 19,903 miles

Both FRONT and N/S/R tyres showing age realated cracking

Front Front brake discs corroded

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 18,450 miles

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

both front tyres slightly age cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2013 16,218 miles

Rusting on the inside of the brake discs

Pass 22 Aug 2012 14,457 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 12,604 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 10,927 miles

Front discs rusty on friction face,lack of use.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 10,927 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front discs rusty on friction face,lack of use.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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YD57 GJX is a 2007 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD57 GJX, 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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YD57 GJX is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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