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BL16 HXG

2016 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,426 mi
Last recorded94,426 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 HXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 94,426 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 82,041 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside main beam output reduced

Fail 17 Jun 2024 81,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Caliper retaining spring is missing.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass is broken. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sidewalls have "driven on flat" damage, also worn smooth on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Main beam light output is reduced.

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 72,489 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 64,448 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Jul 2022 64,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Jul 2021 55,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 55,007 miles

Nearside Rear Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury gas strut not holding tailgate (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury gas strut not holding tailgate (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 50,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 40,778 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 40,778 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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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BL16 HXG is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 BL16 HXG, 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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BL16 HXG is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 June 2016.

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