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BC16 AVZ

2016 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,676 mi
Last recorded71,676 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 AVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 71,676 miles

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

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

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

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

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

this vehicle has an outstanding recall. contact citroen for information and to arrange a free repair.

Fail 8 Sep 2025 71,667 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

this vehicle has an outstanding recall. contact citroen for information and to arrange a free repair.

Pass 12 Sep 2024 55,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 55,537 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective side light housing. (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 37,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 37,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 31,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin needs early attention. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin needs early attention. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s headlight insecure. [slight]

Pass 28 Jun 2021 26,613 miles

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

o/s headlight insecure.[slight]

Pass 15 Jul 2020 24,019 miles

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 25 Jun 2020 23,882 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 18,115 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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BC16 AVZ is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BC16 AVZ, 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 BC16 AVZ registered?

BC16 AVZ is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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