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AP16 LEJ

2016 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,883 mi
Last recorded116,883 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 LEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 116,883 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside front inner face lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 116,883 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside front inner face lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 110,052 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 110,051 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, close to cords showing. advise tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn out of shape, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 105,838 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 105,838 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 98,053 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 98,049 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 83,677 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 56,103 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 40,754 miles

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 25 Jun 2019 40,754 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

How Reliable is the Citroen C4?

Based on 3,110,282 MOT tests across 237,183 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,034
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
237,183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,682
Stop lamp not working 57,397
position lamp(s) not working 51,823
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,041
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39,505
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AP16 LEJ is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2016 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 50,152 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 C4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,682 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP16 LEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 10 years old, this Citroen C4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AP16 LEJ registered?

AP16 LEJ is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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