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BT16 LZU

2016 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,252 mi
Last recorded66,252 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 LZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 66,252 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 66,252 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 60,917 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 53,725 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 45,264 miles

Nearside Front headlight bottom mount broken

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 37,993 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 37,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 31,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 25,697 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 19,445 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 LZU is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LZU, 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 BT16 LZU registered?

BT16 LZU is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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