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BU16 OJB

2016 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,417 mi
Last recorded109,417 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 OJB
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 109,417 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 100,066 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 100,066 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 88,391 miles

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

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

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

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

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))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 88,326 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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 15 Jul 2022 75,315 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 75,315 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 62,034 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 55,305 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 55,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 41,230 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 OJB is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BU16 OJB, 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 OJB registered?

BU16 OJB is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 17 August 2016.

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