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BL16 LWV

2016 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,034 mi
Last recorded33,034 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 LWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 33,034 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 33,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 32,103 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 31,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 30,709 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 29,917 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 29,351 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2020 28,664 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 22,683 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 LWV is a 2016 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWV, 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 LWV registered?

BL16 LWV is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 9 June 2016.

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