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YR16 ZBJ

2016 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,957 mi
Last recorded29,957 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 ZBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 29,957 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 29,957 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 27,552 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 25,736 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 25,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 24,738 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 24,023 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 23,269 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 22,019 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 20,584 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 20,584 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 ZBJ is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YR16 ZBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YR16 ZBJ?

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What year was YR16 ZBJ registered?

YR16 ZBJ is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 12 July 2016.

Is YR16 ZBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR16 ZBJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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