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YY16 JBZ

2016 Citroen C1

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,532 mi
Last recorded39,532 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 JBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 39,532 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 36,536 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 36,527 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 32,219 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Small dents on the inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 28,183 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 22,658 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Mar 2022 22,657 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Mar 2021 18,703 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 18,702 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both. (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 15,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 12,449 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 JBZ is a 2016 Citroen C1 in White 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 JBZ, 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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YY16 JBZ is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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