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53 HCG

2016 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,162 mi
Last recorded85,162 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration53 HCG
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 85,162 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 73,561 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 21 Mar 2023 45,042 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 45,041 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 35,742 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 29,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 25,065 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 22,481 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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53 HCG is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 53 HCG, 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 53 HCG registered?

53 HCG is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 23 May 2016.

Is 53 HCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 53 HCG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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