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YR16 EKZ

2016 Citroen C1

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

51,801 mi
Last recorded51,801 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 EKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 51,801 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 48,008 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 48,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. is 65 should be 60 (5.2.3 (b))

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

TPMS lamp on

Pass 3 Aug 2024 42,909 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 42,909 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 12 Aug 2023 35,089 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 35,087 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2022 30,626 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 30,626 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 25,352 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 25,352 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 17,061 miles

o/s front tyre 2mm

Pass 10 Jun 2020 16,485 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1656015 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 13,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1656015 (5.2.3 (e))

front wipers smearing windscreen

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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YR16 EKZ is a 2016 Citroen C1 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YR16 EKZ, 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 YR16 EKZ registered?

YR16 EKZ is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 9 March 2016.

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