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BL16 YBD

2016 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,077 mi
Last recorded26,077 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 26,077 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 26,077 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 21,599 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 18,267 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 17,448 miles

Couple of stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Nov 2021 15,668 miles

Couple of stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Nov 2020 14,330 miles

Couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 May 2019 10,393 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 YBD is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YBD, 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 YBD registered?

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

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The MOT history for BL16 YBD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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