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BL16 YAK

2016 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,586 mi
Last recorded51,586 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 YAK
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 51,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 46,525 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 41,251 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 37,286 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 33,679 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 31,145 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn too 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high travel, requires adjustment or inspection (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 28,356 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high travel, requires adjustment or inspection (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 23,775 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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BL16 YAK is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Red 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 BL16 YAK, 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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BL16 YAK is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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