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BU16 FRL

2016 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,383 mi
Last recorded89,383 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 FRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 89,383 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 89,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed devoid of traed on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ply /cords exposed DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 78,034 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 68,687 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, rearmost bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 58,179 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 48,813 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 41,146 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 33,706 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 25,886 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 25,143 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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BU16 FRL is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BU16 FRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU16 FRL registered?

BU16 FRL is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is BU16 FRL safe to buy?

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