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YS56 VWX

2007 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

101,242 mi
Last recorded101,242 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 VWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 101,242 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 95,317 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 88,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 82,149 miles

Fuel Cap incomplete but sealing.

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

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

Underside corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2021 82,149 miles

Fuel Cap incomplete but sealing.

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

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

Underside corroded

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 77,327 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 75,049 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 71,351 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 71,351 miles

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

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 67,619 miles

front brake disc's pitted/corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2017 67,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake disc's pitted/corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 65,296 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front brake discs rusted on inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2015 63,091 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 58,859 miles

exhaust system rusted

offside rear tyre worn

Fail 3 Oct 2014 58,859 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust system rusted

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 4 Oct 2013 54,457 miles

offside rear tyre worn

two rear brake pipes very rusted

Pass 5 Oct 2012 49,530 miles

two rear brake pipes rusted

offside outer CV gaitor loose

Fail 7 Oct 2011 44,467 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 44,467 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 39,334 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 39,174 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 39,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 32,882 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 32,873 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YS56 VWX is a 2007 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YS56 VWX, 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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YS56 VWX is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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