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YS16 BBZ

2016 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,406 mi
Last recorded78,406 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS16 BBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 78,406 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 78,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 74,556 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 64,563 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 64,552 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 58,670 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 50,747 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2021 42,852 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 83,161 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 83,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine noisy on start up prior to test, no engine oil visible on dipstick, 2ltrs required for emissions test.

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 25,340 miles

Front wiper deteriorating

Fail 8 Jun 2019 25,340 miles

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust front pipe mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front wiper deteriorating

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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YS16 BBZ is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Black 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 YS16 BBZ, 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 YS16 BBZ registered?

YS16 BBZ is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 25 May 2016.

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