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YY16 NLL

2016 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,109 mi
Last recorded61,109 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 NLL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 61,109 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 53,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge becoming low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 48,535 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 48,535 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 42,903 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 40,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 36,128 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 36,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 32,472 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 29,035 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 NLL is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NLL, 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 NLL registered?

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

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