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BD16 VLA

2016 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,942 mi
Last recorded73,942 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 VLA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 73,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front play in shaft of strut

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 73,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front play in shaft of strut

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 67,034 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 60,327 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 53,618 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 48,338 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 43,693 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 33,427 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted covering some items

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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BD16 VLA is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD16 VLA, 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 BD16 VLA registered?

BD16 VLA is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 May 2016.

Is BD16 VLA safe to buy?

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