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BL16 LXB

2016 Citroen C1

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,903 mi
Last recorded50,903 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 50,903 miles

Front both daytime running lamps damaged

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 44,905 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 44,905 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 38,771 miles

Handbrake lever high and has little reserve travel.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Bent in multiple places, close to failure. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort very low but efficiency requirements met.

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 5 Sep 2022 33,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing to outer edge also very worn on inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light is on

Fail 5 Sep 2022 33,201 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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 wearing to outer edge also very worn on inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel is buckled

tpms light is on

Pass 9 Sep 2021 28,196 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND PADS LOW

Pass 14 Sep 2020 23,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm and worn on outer edge. 165/60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Unable to check seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2.5 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 18,557 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 18,536 miles

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

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 LXB is a 2016 Citroen C1 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LXB, 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 LXB is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 26 July 2016.

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