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YY16 GKV

2016 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,794 mi
Last recorded43,794 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 GKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 43,794 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 40,608 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 38,713 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 35,462 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 32,523 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 29,161 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 29,161 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2020 27,298 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. Both sides. Cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 25,186 miles

slight drag on nearside front brake

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 GKV is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 1,200cc 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 YY16 GKV, 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 GKV registered?

YY16 GKV is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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The MOT history for YY16 GKV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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