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YY16 HLV

2016 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,272 mi
Last recorded31,272 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 31,272 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 29,535 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 27,352 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 24,399 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 23,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated puncture in tread (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 23,186 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated puncture in tread (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 21,894 miles

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

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

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 7 May 2019 17,005 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 HLV is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HLV, 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 HLV registered?

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

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