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BN16 YJP

2016 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,078 mi
Last recorded79,078 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 YJP
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 79,078 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 79,078 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2026 76,453 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2025 70,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2025 70,409 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 64,681 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 59,773 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 53,274 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))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 48,445 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 48,443 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 42,235 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 37,020 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 37,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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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BN16 YJP is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BN16 YJP, 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 BN16 YJP registered?

BN16 YJP is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 9 March 2016.

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