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BT16 OJY

2016 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,800 mi
Last recorded29,800 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 29,800 miles

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

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 May 2025 27,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 27,606 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 25,443 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 23,244 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 21,087 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 19,210 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 17,504 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 13,869 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 OJY is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OJY, 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 OJY registered?

BT16 OJY is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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