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YX16 SXW

2016 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,708 mi
Last recorded20,708 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 20,708 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 19,964 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 18,202 miles

Exhaust flexy slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 18,202 miles

Front Lower Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust flexy slightly damaged

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 15,307 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft/gearbox seal slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 15,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords can be seen in the cracks in the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords can be seen in the cracks of the tyre 165/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords can be seen in the cracks of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft/gearbox seal slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 13,053 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 13,053 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 3 Mar 2020 12,353 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 9,857 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 SXW 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 70%.

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 SXW, 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 SXW registered?

YX16 SXW is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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