MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,524 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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))
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 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))
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))
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))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Citroen C1?
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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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