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YH07 OCU

2007 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

91,067 mi
Last recorded91,067 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH07 OCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 91,067 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 91,067 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 86,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 82,005 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2024 82,005 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2023 78,177 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2022 70,176 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 55,893 miles

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))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 55,893 miles

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))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 48,534 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 46,177 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 44,604 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 42,051 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 36,652 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 36,648 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 32,485 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 32,485 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 24,924 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

n/s front pad linings loose

Pass 10 Feb 2014 24,924 miles

n/s front pad linings loose

Pass 19 Feb 2013 21,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2012 15,644 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls slightly cracked

Fail 9 Mar 2012 15,644 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osf, nsf and nsr tyre sidewalls slightly cracked

Fail 29 Mar 2011 12,801 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 12,801 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 8,138 miles

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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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YH07 OCU 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 68%.

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 YH07 OCU, 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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What year was YH07 OCU registered?

YH07 OCU is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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