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YF56 TFJ

2007 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

105,836 mi
Last recorded105,836 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 TFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 105,836 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle spring base corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2026 105,824 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle spring base corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2025 98,185 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear axle mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

inner and outer sills corroded

rear axle /lower spring bases corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2025 98,185 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear axle mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

inner and outer sills corroded

rear axle /lower spring bases corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2024 96,300 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 93,922 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components/coil springs some corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 88,444 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower spring bases\axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 88,444 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower spring bases\axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 81,252 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear position lamp/stop lamp slightly discoloured

rear axle corroded/axle body mountings

Fail 16 Jun 2021 81,252 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear position lamp/stop lamp slightly discoloured

rear axle corroded/axle body mountings

Pass 22 Jan 2020 77,933 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 77,933 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 68,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 56,293 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view rear view mirror (8.1.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under body and engine covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2018 56,264 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm and badly split on edges 155/65/14 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm and badly split (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view rear view mirror (8.1.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2017 49,640 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 44,305 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 40,989 miles

Exhaust poor condition

Fail 22 Jan 2015 40,988 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 35,738 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 29,199 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 23,190 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 15,885 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 9,542 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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YF56 TFJ is a 2007 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YF56 TFJ, 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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YF56 TFJ is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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