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BJ16 XOW

2016 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,837 mi
Last recorded84,837 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 XOW
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 84,837 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 77,054 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 63,193 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 59,359 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 59,359 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mount defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 49,301 miles

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

front exhaust hanger broken, and slight damage to flexi exhaust pipe

Pass 21 Apr 2021 38,708 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 32,188 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 32,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2019 22,069 miles

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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BJ16 XOW is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Red with a 1,200cc 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 BJ16 XOW, 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 BJ16 XOW registered?

BJ16 XOW is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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