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AV16 BMU

2016 Citroen C4

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,962 mi
Last recorded98,962 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 BMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 98,962 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 98,962 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 92,278 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 92,278 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge tyre on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge, tyre on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 92,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 81,248 miles

Exhaust mounting defective very rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 81,248 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective very rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))

travel in handbrake

Pass 7 Nov 2022 72,822 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 72,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Nov 2021 61,396 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 53,154 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 53,154 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 51,337 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 40,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on offside and nearside front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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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AV16 BMU is a 2016 Citroen C4 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AV16 BMU, 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 AV16 BMU registered?

AV16 BMU is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 March 2016.

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