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YK07 UME

2007 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

104,320 mi
Last recorded104,320 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 UME
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 104,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area soft with corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 104,313 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm, front mount area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area soft with corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 103,438 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 103,408 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 99,928 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 99,927 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 94,672 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 93,320 miles

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

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))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 87,251 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 87,251 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 81,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 81,682 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 76,267 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing close to wear bar (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 76,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing close to wear bar (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 70,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside number plate light cover missing

Offside tyres both cracking

oil filter very rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2017 68,526 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracked within tread and outer sidewall. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 68,526 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe and back box joint. (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracked within tread and outer sidewall. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 65,857 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 65,857 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pad low 2mm

o/s/f tyre wearing low 155/65x14

o/s/r tyre deep cracks in the tread area

Pass 18 Mar 2015 60,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 56,392 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 56,385 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 51,779 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 51,779 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine MIL Lit

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 44,300 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 33,076 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 33,076 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake Discs In Poor Condition

Rear 2 Tyres Perished

Pass 27 Feb 2010 24,186 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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YK07 UME is a 2007 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 YK07 UME, 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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YK07 UME is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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