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AC16 ABS

2016 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,919 mi
Last recorded59,919 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC16 ABS
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 59,919 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 59,918 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 56,182 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 56,182 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 51,922 miles

Central Rear water entering boot

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 47,164 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (starting to separate from sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (starting to separate from sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (starting to separate from sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Sep 2021 45,469 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 37,377 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 28,826 miles

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

Offside daytime running light insecure.

Pass 19 Mar 2019 20,259 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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AC16 ABS is a 2016 Citroen C1 in White 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 AC16 ABS, 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 AC16 ABS registered?

AC16 ABS is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AC16 ABS safe to buy?

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