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BT16 KUV

2016 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,269 mi
Last recorded102,269 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 KUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 102,269 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing close to limit inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 102,241 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emissions effected by mid section exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing close to limit inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 92,978 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 92,978 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 87,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 73,599 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging of central mirror

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 73,599 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging of central mirror

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 62,697 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))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 50,766 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 48,499 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 48,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 2 May 2019 31,636 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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BT16 KUV is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 1,200cc 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 BT16 KUV, 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 KUV is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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