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YY16 XNK

2016 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

165,679 mi
Last recorded165,679 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 XNK
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 165,679 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 165,679 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 151,764 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 151,764 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 151,763 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 135,245 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 135,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 110,740 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2023 110,740 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 110,372 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 84,300 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 84,300 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 66,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strongly advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 48,116 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 27,538 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 XNK is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 XNK, 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 XNK is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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