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BN16 XLF

2016 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,948 mi
Last recorded57,948 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 XLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 57,948 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 55,410 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 55,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall 165/60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 55,112 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 55,112 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 58,548 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 53,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 47,809 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 47,809 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 39,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 22,674 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 11,223 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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BN16 XLF is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN16 XLF, 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 BN16 XLF registered?

BN16 XLF is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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