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BW16 HPF

2016 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,161 mi
Last recorded71,161 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 HPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 71,161 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 71,161 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 65,450 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 60,304 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 60,304 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 55,613 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 54,856 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 34,114 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 19,977 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 18,992 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2020 18,992 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front and rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 16,080 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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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BW16 HPF is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BW16 HPF, 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 BW16 HPF registered?

BW16 HPF is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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