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YL16 OFE

2016 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,218 mi
Last recorded89,218 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 OFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 89,218 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 75,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 67,591 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 67,591 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 60,392 miles

damage to front of car bonnet lid hard to close but not insurcure

Fail 23 Feb 2023 60,392 miles

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

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

damage to front of car bonnet lid hard to close but not insurcure

Fail 22 Feb 2023 60,355 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery positive terminal loose (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 44,841 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 34,702 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 22,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 OFE is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YL16 OFE, 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 OFE registered?

YL16 OFE is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 22 July 2016.

Is YL16 OFE safe to buy?

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