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BW16 SVL

2016 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,470 mi
Last recorded59,470 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C133,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 SVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 59,470 miles

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

Rear wiper motor n/w

Fail 13 Jul 2026 59,470 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear wiper motor n/w

Pass 8 Aug 2025 56,212 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 56,212 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction air box was insecure unattached (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 52,878 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 43,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 35,182 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 35,181 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 27,600 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 22,921 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 18,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs with lip. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and cracked! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm, cracked and inner edge bald ! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 SVL is a 2016 Citroen C1 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BW16 SVL, 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 SVL registered?

BW16 SVL is a 2016 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is BW16 SVL safe to buy?

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