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YX16 SWJ

2016 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,717 mi
Last recorded48,717 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX16 SWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2026 48,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 44,800 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 41,318 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 36,620 miles

nearside rear outer sill damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2023 36,620 miles

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

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

nearside rear outer sill damaged

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 18 Mar 2022 28,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 22,372 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Mar 2020 18,905 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 11,987 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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YX16 SWJ is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YX16 SWJ, 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 YX16 SWJ registered?

YX16 SWJ is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is YX16 SWJ safe to buy?

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