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BD66 XEL

2016 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,860 mi
Last recorded97,860 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD66 XEL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 97,860 miles

Front Both front drop links worn

Front Both front shockers corroded

Front Bumper held on with tape

Front Subframe corroded

Nearside Front wing mirror held on with tape

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Both rear shockers corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2025 97,857 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust system has a major leak from centre pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear rubber Chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear rubber Chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine From rocker cover and oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front shockers corroded

Front Bumper being held on with tape

Front Subfame corroded

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

Nearside Wing mirror held on with tape

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Both rear shockers corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2023 80,479 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 80,479 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 67,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 54,877 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 44,800 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing close 165/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 29,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside starting to lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside starting to lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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BD66 XEL is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD66 XEL, 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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BD66 XEL is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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