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YG57 FLK

2007 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

156,580 mi
Last recorded156,580 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 FLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 156,580 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 156,575 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 138,642 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 138,630 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 119,673 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 119,651 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm...155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 104,009 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 104,009 miles

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 92,467 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 84,492 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front clutch rubber missing

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 84,492 miles

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front clutch rubber missing

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 77,557 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 58,412 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 58,411 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 42,078 miles

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs corroding

Pass 20 Jan 2017 38,324 miles

n/s/f brake pad starting to get low

n/s/f brake pad starting to get low

rear silencer has slight exhaust blow

Fail 20 Jan 2017 38,324 miles

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

n/s/f brake pad starting to get low

n/s/f brake pad starting to get low

rear silencer has slight exhaust blow

Pass 4 Feb 2016 32,548 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 25,637 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 20,975 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 19,284 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 19,284 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 17,925 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 17,925 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 13,989 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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YG57 FLK is a 2007 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YG57 FLK, 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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YG57 FLK is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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