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YY07 SZE

2007 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,582 mi
Last recorded107,582 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 SZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 107,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened by rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 96,374 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 87,374 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 87,368 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle mount around bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle mount around bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 86,569 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 86,554 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 81,743 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 75,890 miles

Front Exhaust mounting broken

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 74,728 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted Clip corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 68,011 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 64,712 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 64,712 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 56,839 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 56,839 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 51,545 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 42,631 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 33,985 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 28,644 miles

boot does not open

Pass 20 Jul 2010 20,720 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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YY07 SZE is a 2007 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YY07 SZE, 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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YY07 SZE is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 25 July 2007.

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