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YW16 EET

2016 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,470 mi
Last recorded85,470 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW16 EET
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 85,470 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 85,383 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 85,360 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 78,808 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 78,752 miles

Emissions unable to be completed aborted due to smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 73,099 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 68,657 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 61,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald Inner Edge, Advise Replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Bald Inner Edge, Advise Replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 56,345 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 48,687 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting split advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 36,555 miles

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 EET is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Red with a 1,200cc 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 YW16 EET, 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 EET registered?

YW16 EET is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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