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BGZ 5961

2016 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

57,309 mi
Last recorded57,309 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGZ 5961
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 57,309 miles

BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT FRONT FLEXI PIPE...EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION ...CORROSION (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES LOOK LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

SMALL OIL LEAK ON GEARBOX AT N/S DRIVESHAFT SEAL

Fail 5 Dec 2025 57,309 miles

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

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

BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT FRONT FLEXI PIPE...EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION ...CORROSION (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES LOOK LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre LEAKING AIR ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/15 DOT 3220 AT 4 MM. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/15 DOT 3220 AT 4 MM. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

SMALL OIL LEAK ON GEARBOX AT N/S DRIVESHAFT SEAL

Pass 5 Dec 2024 50,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/15 dot2822 at 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/15 dot 3220 at 5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/15 dot2822 at 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/15 dot3220 at 5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

small oil leak at gearbox driveshaft seal n/s

Pass 8 Dec 2023 44,695 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc have a lip on inner face around circumference (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner face (chalked) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner face (chalked) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

oil level has been topped up 1l prior to test and has just reached the min line on dipstick

Fail 8 Dec 2023 44,694 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc have a lip on inner face around circumference (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner face (chalked) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner face (chalked) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

oil level has been topped up 1l prior to test and has just reached the min line on dipstick

Pass 7 Dec 2022 38,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 7 Dec 2022 38,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre below limit 165/60/15 dot 0219 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre below limit 165/60/15 dot 0219 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter corroded and leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil level on minimum

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 8 Dec 2021 31,670 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 31,670 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 28,115 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 28,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 22,462 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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BGZ 5961 is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BGZ 5961, 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 BGZ 5961 registered?

BGZ 5961 is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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