Citroen C1 (2007)
2007 Citroen C1
CarHunch analysed 12,258 real MOT records for the 2007 Citroen C1. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Citroën C1's 75.2% first-time pass rate sits noticeably below the UK average of 80%, signalling that these cars are more likely to arrive at MOT with issues needing repair. More concerning, nearly half of all C1s from this year (46.1%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a serious red flag for a prospective buyer considering an older example.
At 16 years old, the median mileage of 60,067 is reasonable and suggests many have been looked after, yet the average vehicle still racks up 4.72 failures and 26.8 advisories per test—indicating electrical and wear-related gremlins are commonplace. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on electrics, suspension components, and brake condition; these cars are affordable but demand more maintenance vigilance than typical cars of this age.
What to check before buying a 2007 Citroen C1
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 46.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (96%) | 11,808 | 75.3% | 4.71 |
| Diesel (4%) | 441 | 72.7% | 4.97 |
| LPG (0%) | 8 | 70.8% | 5.13 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 40% | 3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Citroen C1 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Citroen C1 vehicles fall between 45,894 and 75,293 miles.
2007 Citroen C1 — Still on the Road
5,919 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 51% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Citroen C1
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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64.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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61%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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60.6%
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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51.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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50.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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48.6%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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38.8%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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36.2%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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