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AV16 BUF

2016 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,232 mi
Last recorded133,232 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 BUF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 133,232 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2026 133,232 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf injector (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both inner + outer boots insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 128,140 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 117,339 miles

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter slight seepage of grease

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 2 May 2024 117,339 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter slight seepage of grease

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 14 Mar 2023 100,296 miles

Coolant leak from radiator and water level below minimum ()

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2023 100,181 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak from radiator and water level below minimum ()

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 98,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing low/lipped near edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing low/lipped near edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 80,179 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N-S-F AND O-S-F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH N-S-F AND O-S-F (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 80,155 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 65,381 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 65,333 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 45,450 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear most exhaust mount is detatched

Pass 10 Dec 2018 20,211 miles

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 BUF is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Grey 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 BUF, 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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AV16 BUF is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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