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YT57 VPV

2007 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,347 mi
Last recorded91,347 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT57 VPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 91,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded but not soft under thumb pressure. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 85,378 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 85,378 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 79,673 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box missing

Pass 14 Sep 2020 79,157 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 79,157 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 79,157 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 72,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 69,917 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 69,917 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 66,512 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 66,512 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 63,299 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 58,144 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 51,937 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 38,572 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 26,254 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 17,777 miles

both front tyres on approx 3mm tread.

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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YT57 VPV is a 2007 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YT57 VPV, 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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YT57 VPV is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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