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BA16 RCZ

2016 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,686 mi
Last recorded69,686 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 RCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 69,686 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 69,686 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 66,226 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres slightly cracking within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly cracking within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on.

Pass 4 Sep 2023 61,178 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 56,481 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes split/perished on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 53,166 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 53,166 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 42,881 miles

front discs and pads worn.

Pass 29 Jun 2019 23,343 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

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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BA16 RCZ is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Red 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 BA16 RCZ, 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 BA16 RCZ registered?

BA16 RCZ is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 July 2016.

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