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YS57 GXL

2007 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

93,147 mi
Last recorded93,147 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 GXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 93,147 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 91,718 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 89,835 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 89,829 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 86,595 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 83,090 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 83,083 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 79,132 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both back bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2019 76,185 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front drop link bushes worn / deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes cracking / worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 3 - 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 70,527 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2017 65,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 59,938 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 59,913 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 54,963 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 48,869 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 48,869 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 43,860 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 38,387 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 31,864 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 27,518 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 27,499 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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YS57 GXL 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 YS57 GXL, 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 YS57 GXL registered?

YS57 GXL is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 22 December 2007.

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