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ALB 26A

2016 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,030 mi
Last recorded38,030 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALB 26A
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 38,030 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 13 Jan 2025 34,516 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 15 Jan 2024 31,282 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 18 Jan 2023 27,529 miles

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 12 Jan 2022 24,263 miles

engine bay and under boy covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 13 Jan 2021 20,237 miles

boot wet

front number plate cracked

front wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Jan 2020 15,787 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 9,533 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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ALB 26A 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 100%.

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 ALB 26A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ALB 26A?

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What year was ALB 26A registered?

ALB 26A is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 25 January 2016.

Is ALB 26A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALB 26A shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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