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BL16 YAO

2016 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,639 mi
Last recorded57,639 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 57,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 15 May 2024 48,954 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 42,890 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 42,890 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2022 38,563 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 38,563 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 34,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 31,769 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 28,335 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 YAO is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YAO, 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 YAO registered?

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

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