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BG16 HYU

2016 Citroen C1

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,406 mi
Last recorded49,406 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 HYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 49,406 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 43,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 35,338 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 35,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 29,300 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 23,006 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 22,352 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 22,122 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 17,740 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 17,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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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BG16 HYU is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Orange 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 BG16 HYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG16 HYU registered?

BG16 HYU is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is BG16 HYU safe to buy?

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