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YR57 VPJ

2007 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

76,925 mi
Last recorded76,925 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 VPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 76,925 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 76,924 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 75,467 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 74,366 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 74,366 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear wish bone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2022 71,724 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 71,724 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 64,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 60,378 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2020 60,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 56,827 miles

underside slight rusting

Pass 18 Aug 2018 53,652 miles

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

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

both rear wheel rims slightly damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2017 51,450 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 51,450 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 47,729 miles

slight bow on exhaust from joint and middle section corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2016 47,690 miles

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

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

slight bow on exhaust from joint and middle section corroded

slight noise from n/s/r bearing

Pass 9 Oct 2015 43,528 miles

rear wiper missing

Fail 9 Oct 2015 43,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear wiper missing

Pass 10 Oct 2014 39,195 miles

both side front to rear brakepipes corroded at ends not excessive

o/s/r tyre getting

o/s/r wheel tight to turn ok in rollers

Fail 4 Oct 2013 34,116 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre low

rear sectios of front to rear brakepipes surface corroded

wiper staerting to split

Pass 4 Oct 2013 34,116 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre low

rear sectios of front to rear brakepipes surface corroded

wiper staerting to split

Pass 31 Oct 2012 29,606 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 29,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Advise tracking due to tyre wear

Front discs heavily worn and corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2011 23,747 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 18,034 miles

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

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

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 VPJ 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 64%.

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 VPJ, 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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YR57 VPJ is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 24 October 2007.

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