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BL16 AWY

2016 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,296 mi
Last recorded90,296 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 AWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 90,296 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 90,296 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 86,208 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 86,208 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 May 2024 86,178 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits engine is burning oil (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from top of pipe going into central silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust flexi has some damage

Front Exhaust mounting defective front bracket for center section snapped but exhaust is secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both anti-roll bar linkages have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 75,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2023 75,459 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2022 61,893 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 53,459 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 51,164 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 51,164 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 43,575 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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BL16 AWY 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 BL16 AWY, 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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BL16 AWY is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 17 May 2016.

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