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BL16 XSV

2016 Citroen C1

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,083 mi
Last recorded57,083 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 57,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Day time running lamp not working

Offside Front Headlamp flickering

Fail 20 Jun 2026 57,083 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

oil light flickering on and off

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Day time running lamp not working

Offside Front Headlamp flickering

Pass 27 Jun 2025 49,624 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 49,624 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 40,989 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 30,196 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 30,196 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 20,989 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 20,407 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 19,713 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 17,538 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 XSV is a 2016 Citroen C1 in White 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 XSV, 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 XSV registered?

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

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