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YY16 FDG

2016 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,514 mi
Last recorded81,514 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 FDG
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 81,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 81,512 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 79,204 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 79,190 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 65,291 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2023 52,169 miles

Handbrake travel a bit high

O/S/F door handle broken but still operating

Pass 11 Jan 2022 41,843 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 12 Jan 2021 33,349 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 25,396 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 25,395 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 16,130 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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YY16 FDG is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Grey 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 YY16 FDG, 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 YY16 FDG registered?

YY16 FDG is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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