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BT16 EGU

2016 Citroen C1

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,279 mi
Last recorded85,279 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 EGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 85,279 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 85,277 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2025 74,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 74,320 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 74,251 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside faces on both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake performance low

Pass 31 Jan 2024 61,740 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2024 61,667 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2023 48,784 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 38,313 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 34,961 miles

Nearside Front 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 29 Jun 2020 30,459 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 30,459 miles

Nearside Front 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 25,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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BT16 EGU is a 2016 Citroen C1 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BT16 EGU, 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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BT16 EGU is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 14 May 2016.

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