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BL16 YFB

2016 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,931 mi
Last recorded64,931 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 64,931 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2025 59,388 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 59,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit; 1.6mm! edges bald! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 54,860 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 54,860 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 49,639 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 43,421 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 43,421 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2021 37,509 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 33,658 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 27,564 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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 YFB 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 YFB, 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 YFB registered?

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

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