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YP16 LVM

2016 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,313 mi
Last recorded72,313 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP16 LVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 72,313 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 72,313 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Insufficient engine oil. Exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 68,969 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 65,581 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 56,058 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 56,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 41,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is low and tyre is "CRACKING" in between its treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is low and tyre is "CRACKING" in between its treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Very slight oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under bonnet inspection is limited because of covers.

Fail 12 Apr 2022 41,613 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Hanger bracket is in two parts. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is low and tyre is "CRACKING" in between its treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is low and tyre is "CRACKING" in between its treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Very slight oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under bonnet inspection is limited because of covers.

Pass 12 Apr 2021 25,427 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 23,932 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 23,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 15,859 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (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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YP16 LVM is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YP16 LVM, 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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YP16 LVM is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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