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AY66 OEJ

2016 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,106 mi
Last recorded60,106 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY66 OEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 60,106 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 60,095 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 54,357 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 49,457 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 44,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2023 44,735 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2022 40,988 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 40,988 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 26 May 2021 37,010 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 37,000 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 30,678 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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AY66 OEJ is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AY66 OEJ, 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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AY66 OEJ is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 21 November 2016.

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