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AL53 XAM

2016 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,400 mi
Last recorded57,400 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL53 XAM
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 57,400 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 55,178 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 55,155 miles

Exhaust flexi worn/corroded

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

Front Drop links rubbers perished

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front lower arm rear bushes cracked both sides

Rear axle started to corrode

Pass 24 Nov 2023 46,938 miles

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

Front drop links bushes started to deteriorate.

Front lower arms rear bushes started to crack

Pass 23 Nov 2022 38,467 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust centre pipe bracket rubber partly detached from bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 30,531 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 26,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/F inner brake disc surface lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 24,548 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 24,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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AL53 XAM is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AL53 XAM, 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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What year was AL53 XAM registered?

AL53 XAM is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is AL53 XAM safe to buy?

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