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YR57 BSU

2007 Citroen C1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

31,244 mi
Last recorded31,244 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 BSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 31,244 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 31,069 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 30,927 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 30,422 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 29,741 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 29,741 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 29,740 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs have surface corrosion

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 29,207 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 28,632 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 28,632 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2018 27,351 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 27,351 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 26,502 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 26,502 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault read and deleat fault code ecu fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 25,701 miles

cracking on n/s/r tyre

cracking on o/s/f tyre

exhaust rear mounting corroded

n/s/f tyre near limit/worn on outside edge

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link bush deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2016 25,699 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cracking on n/s/r tyre

cracking on o/s/f tyre

exhaust rear mounting corroded

n/s/f tyre near limit/worn on outside edge

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link bush deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2015 24,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

silencer mounting corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 22,786 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 Oct 2013 20,747 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 20,747 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 17,695 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 15,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2010 13,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

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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YR57 BSU 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 YR57 BSU, 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 YR57 BSU registered?

YR57 BSU is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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