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YL07 HYU

2007 Citroen C1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

67,102 mi
Last recorded67,102 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 HYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 67,102 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 67,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired holes in the weld needs to be complete (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 64,142 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 64,124 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern produced due to headlight lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near axle mounting corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 61,083 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 61,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 58,622 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 54,372 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 54,372 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 49,473 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 46,370 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 46,366 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2018 41,932 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 41,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 33,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 33,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 18,588 miles

Offside Front inner disc corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner discs corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 15,713 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 15,307 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 12,111 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 9,983 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 7,653 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 5,363 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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YL07 HYU is a 2007 Citroen C1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YL07 HYU, 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 YL07 HYU registered?

YL07 HYU is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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