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AJ16 XGZ

2016 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,062 mi
Last recorded70,062 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 XGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 70,062 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 68,100 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 61,687 miles

High level brake light not working

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside rear brake back plate corroded/deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2022 57,774 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside rear brake back plate corroded, not excessively

Fail 31 Aug 2022 57,773 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Little reserve travel in park brake

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside rear brake back plate corroded, not excessively

Nearside rear brake back plate excessively corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2021 51,831 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 44,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 33,976 miles

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

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

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

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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AJ16 XGZ is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 33,063 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ16 XGZ, 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 10 years old, this Citroen C1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AJ16 XGZ is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 20 July 2016.

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