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YX57 ZSE

2007 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,065 mi
Last recorded114,065 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 ZSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 114,065 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 110,090 miles

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

Front anti roll bar bushes very poor

Handbrake lever travel long

Handbrake only just meet requirements

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

Nearside front tyre has outer side wall damage

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Vehicle generally in very poor corroded condition underneath

Pass 22 Jan 2024 107,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower wishbone rear mounting deteriorating

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside headlamp emits a slightly unclear beam

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

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

some metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2023 103,849 miles

front brakes noisy

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 16 Jan 2023 38,486 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

front brakes noisy

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2021 99,781 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s rear flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

both number plate lamps lens covers missing

Pass 9 Oct 2020 97,216 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s rear flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

number plate lamps lens covers missing

windscreen wiper could be better

Pass 1 Oct 2019 94,028 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 94,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 91,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 86,662 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle bushes poor

Fail 14 Sep 2017 86,662 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear axle bushes poor

Pass 12 Sep 2016 79,799 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2016 79,799 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2015 71,622 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2015 71,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 61,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre perished/cracking

Fail 19 Sep 2014 61,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre perished/cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2013 49,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 41,687 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 33,388 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 22,539 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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YX57 ZSE is a 2007 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZSE, 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 ZSE is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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