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BL16 KXU

2016 Citroen C1

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,964 mi
Last recorded65,964 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 65,964 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 65,958 miles

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

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 63,420 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 59,510 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 55,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 51,826 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 51,826 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 47,277 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 47,266 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre is slightly cracked.

Pass 2 Jun 2020 38,024 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jun 2019 29,248 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 29,247 miles

Emissions not tested oil level, no reading on dipstick (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sliced in middle of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake pads, close to limit

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 KXU 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 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 BL16 KXU, 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 KXU is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 17 June 2016.

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