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YX16 SLZ

2016 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,333 mi
Last recorded42,333 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX16 SLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 42,333 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 38,934 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 34,348 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 31,110 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 27,964 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 25,412 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 25,412 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 21,509 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 19,613 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2019 19,613 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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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YX16 SLZ is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YX16 SLZ, 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

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What year was YX16 SLZ registered?

YX16 SLZ is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 14 March 2016.

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