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YW16 DFY

2016 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,682 mi
Last recorded46,682 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW16 DFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2025 46,682 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 39,075 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 34,624 miles

handbrake lever has a lot of travel

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 31,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread 2mm (165/60 r15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 26,222 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 22,604 miles

Both rear tyres, tread getting low and cracking on edge of tread 165/60 r15

Pass 24 Jun 2019 17,878 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

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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YW16 DFY is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YW16 DFY, 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 YW16 DFY registered?

YW16 DFY is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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