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YY16 VHM

2016 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,011 mi
Last recorded71,011 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 VHM
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 71,011 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust minor leak on back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 71,010 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust minor leak on back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 66,015 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 66,015 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 61,441 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 57,807 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS Warning on dash

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Dec 2021 49,217 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flxe pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 44,351 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 25,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Perished/Cracked

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 VHM is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VHM, 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 VHM registered?

YY16 VHM is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 24 May 2016.

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