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BC16 VYO

2016 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,636 mi
Last recorded48,636 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 VYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 48,636 miles

Handbrake travel is high

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 41,907 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 41,907 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2024 39,786 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 39,786 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine corroded oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 37,700 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 35,231 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 29,099 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 22,200 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 22,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 15,048 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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BC16 VYO is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BC16 VYO, 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 BC16 VYO registered?

BC16 VYO is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 26 July 2016.

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