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BL16 AXD

2016 Citroen C1

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,555 mi
Last recorded90,555 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 AXD
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2026 90,555 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 84,309 miles

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe mounting bracket cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mounting rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive both front driveshaft oil seals in gearbox leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 84,309 miles

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe mounting bracket cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mounting rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive both front driveshaft oil seals in gearbox leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 74,579 miles

front brake discs lipped nearside and offside

Fail 23 Jul 2024 74,549 miles

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

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached flexable (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust mountings getting weak

front brake discs lipped nearside and offside

Pass 1 Aug 2023 65,080 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 55,475 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 55,473 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure pipe mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front brake discs worn and lipped nearside and offside

Pass 20 Jul 2021 47,462 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 47,439 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 41,975 miles

FRONT WIPER WORN IN MIDDLE

Items removed from driver's view prior to test CAMERA BELOW MIRROR

Pass 10 May 2019 29,535 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 AXD is a 2016 Citroen C1 in White 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 AXD, 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 AXD is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 18 May 2016.

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