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YO16 KWG

2016 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,053 mi
Last recorded102,053 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO16 KWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 May 2026 102,053 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of o/s and n/s front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 87,909 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 87,906 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to lack of oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 76,339 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front slight wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

chip on windscreen

Pass 2 May 2023 63,926 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 46,978 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 32,838 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 27,992 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 27,992 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 22,368 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 22,368 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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YO16 KWG is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YO16 KWG, 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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YO16 KWG is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 22 July 2016.

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