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YY16 HNJ

2016 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

64,411 mi
Last recorded64,411 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 HNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 64,411 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 64,385 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 59,244 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 50,462 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 41,262 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 41,262 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 34,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front driveshaft oil seal leaking

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 34,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front driveshaft oil seal leaking

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 27,639 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 27,639 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2019 20,933 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 20,933 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 HNJ is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HNJ, 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 HNJ registered?

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

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