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BL06 FOR

2016 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,035 mi
Last recorded85,035 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 FOR
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 85,035 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front cat hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 85,035 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front cat hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 77,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join To Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 77,351 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens missing Smashed (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join To Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 64,566 miles

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

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

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

coolant low

Pass 13 Jan 2023 57,122 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 52,789 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 52,784 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted buckle on inner edge of steel wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 47,483 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 47,474 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 40,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 18,890 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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BL06 FOR is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL06 FOR, 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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BL06 FOR is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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