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YX57 WCL

2007 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,696 mi
Last recorded117,696 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 WCL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2024 117,696 miles

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 113,198 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 113,198 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 108,651 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 99,416 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 87,631 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 87,631 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 87,067 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 80,464 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 76,862 miles

Nearside Front inner tyre wall starting to crack

Offside Front inner tyre wall starting to crack

Fail 3 Dec 2016 76,862 miles

Nearside Front inner tyre wall starting to crack

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front inner tyre wall starting to crack

Pass 9 Nov 2015 73,902 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 70,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 70,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Oct 2013 66,788 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 60,027 miles

both front lower arm bushes (rear bushes) cracked

inner and outer n/s/f wheel dented

inner n/s/r wheel dented

n/s/f tyre low, 3mm, 2mm on edges

o/s/f tyre low, 3mm, 2mm inner edge

rear tyres low, 2.5-3mm, outer walls cracked

Fail 1 Nov 2012 60,027 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front lower arm bushes (rear bushes) cracked

front brake discs heavily corroded/lipped/worn

front inner brake pads low

inner and outer n/s/f wheel dented

inner n/s/r wheel dented

n/s/f brake sticking/binding

n/s/f tyre low, 3mm, 2mm on edges

o/s/f tyre low, 3mm, 2mm inner edge

rear tyres low, 2.5-3mm, outer walls cracked

Fail 26 Oct 2011 46,390 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front discs worn and pads low?

nearside front side light bulb dim

nearside front wheel trim loose but on plastic tie to hold on trim

Pass 26 Oct 2011 46,390 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs worn and pads low?

nearside front side light bulb dim

nearside front wheel trim loose but on plastic tie to hold on trim

Fail 4 Nov 2010 30,870 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 30,870 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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YX57 WCL is a 2007 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YX57 WCL, 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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YX57 WCL is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 13 October 2007.

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