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BL16 AXB

2016 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,851 mi
Last recorded36,851 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 36,851 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 33,730 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 30,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 30,487 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 26,808 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 23,963 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 20,605 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 20,605 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 18,120 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 13,305 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 AXB 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 BL16 AXB, 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 BL16 AXB registered?

BL16 AXB is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 23 May 2016.

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