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BT16 MBV

2016 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,888 mi
Last recorded38,888 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 38,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 38,888 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 33,054 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 28,823 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2024 28,823 miles

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

Nearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2023 26,288 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective light smears (3.4 (b) (i))

tyre lamp on

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 May 2022 23,760 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 23,760 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 20,892 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 19,289 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 19,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 12,828 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 MBV is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Grey 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 MBV, 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 MBV registered?

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

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