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YL16 JNZ

2016 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,947 mi
Last recorded68,947 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 JNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 68,947 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 60,550 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Mar 2024 50,956 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil level on minimum

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 14 Feb 2023 42,819 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 42,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Silencer inadequately supported with temporary repair (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Both aims corrected (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid added fluid, now working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 41,873 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective temporary repair with cable ties (6.1.2 (a))

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

coolant level very low

oil level very low

Pass 12 Nov 2021 36,616 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded/broken temp repair made (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 29,454 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 17 Aug 2019 21,716 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring on

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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YL16 JNZ is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Red 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 YL16 JNZ, 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 YL16 JNZ registered?

YL16 JNZ is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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