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YL57 GWD

2007 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,037 mi
Last recorded148,037 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 GWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 148,037 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 125,293 miles

Full exhaust thin

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 124,032 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 3 Aug 2020 124,032 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 18 Dec 2018 121,741 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear, rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 121,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear, rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 100,649 miles

All tyres at 3mm tread depth

Pass 16 Dec 2016 78,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads appear extremely low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in outer side wall (no cords visible)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 58,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked/perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 47,309 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Nov 2013 36,983 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 32,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 32,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 49,170 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 17,472 miles

front wiper blade is split

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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YL57 GWD is a 2007 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YL57 GWD, 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 YL57 GWD registered?

YL57 GWD is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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