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YF57 HVL

2007 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,524 mi
Last recorded160,524 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 HVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 160,524 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has slight travel-o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play-slight oil leak-o/s/f wishbone rear bush slightly perished-wipers smearing-brake pipes covered by substance

Fail 4 Apr 2025 160,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle bush mounting area corroded / hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

dry advise wax oil

Offside Front ball joint split pin missing

Pass 12 Apr 2024 117,122 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low

rear axle + mounting areas corroded-rear axle bushes perished-all coil springs corroded-rear brake pipes corroded-inner sills corroded-o/s/f + n/s/f anti roll bar link bushes perished-front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2024 117,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing low

rear axle + mounting areas corroded-rear axle bushes perished-all coil springs corroded-rear brake pipes corroded-inner sills corroded-o/s/f + n/s/f anti roll bar link bushes perished-front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 87,416 miles

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

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

corrosion on rear axle mount

Fail 10 Jan 2023 87,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

corrosion on rear axle mount

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 82,034 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 82,034 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 77,177 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 73,293 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 73,293 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that it permits the entry of exhaust fumes back box spapped (6.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached castle nut split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 66,850 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 66,850 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps o/s n/s lamps not working (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 63,215 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 57,934 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 54,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 49,154 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 42,858 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 36,738 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 30,641 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 23,023 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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YF57 HVL is a 2007 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YF57 HVL, 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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YF57 HVL is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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