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AV16 BSU

2016 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,291 mi
Last recorded84,291 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 BSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 84,291 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 83,803 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 76,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 66,524 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 57,259 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 47,166 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 38,512 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 38,512 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 34,997 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 34,997 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 24,847 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

grease weeping around/from o/s/f inner drive shaft boot

signs of slight oil leak around bottom of gearbox/diff

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 BSU is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BSU, 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 BSU registered?

AV16 BSU is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AV16 BSU safe to buy?

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