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BL16 VHW

2016 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,633 mi
Last recorded25,633 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 25,633 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 Jun 2025 25,197 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 24,535 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 23,885 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 23,019 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 22,098 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 22,098 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 21,446 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 21,446 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 16,705 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inside faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2019 16,705 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inside faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (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 VHW is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VHW, 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 VHW registered?

BL16 VHW is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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