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YS56 XRB

2007 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

77,687 mi
Last recorded77,687 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 XRB
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 77,687 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 75,856 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 75,829 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/back of sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 71,230 miles

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

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

both rear outer sills corroded

rear wiper arm broken

Fail 21 Mar 2024 71,228 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

both rear outer sills corroded

rear wiper arm broken

Pass 6 Jan 2023 70,151 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 67,758 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 67,758 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 62,143 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 55,686 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 48,892 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edge

Fail 12 Jan 2019 48,891 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 8 Jan 2018 32,515 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 29,964 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 28,439 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 26,016 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Jan 2014 22,933 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 19,939 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 16,798 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 13,442 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 10,026 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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YS56 XRB is a 2007 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YS56 XRB, 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 YS56 XRB registered?

YS56 XRB is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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