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AE16 XNL

2016 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,447 mi
Last recorded27,447 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 XNL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 27,447 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s and N/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s and N/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 25,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 24,042 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 21,796 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 20,233 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 19,102 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 18,147 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 16,361 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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AE16 XNL is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AE16 XNL, 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 AE16 XNL registered?

AE16 XNL is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 5 March 2016.

Is AE16 XNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 XNL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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