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BL16 VVF

2016 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

166,816 mi
Last recorded166,816 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 VVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 166,816 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 166,805 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 159,949 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))

Oil Leak

Fail 27 Aug 2024 159,947 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Oil Leak

Pass 8 Sep 2023 154,321 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 154,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 146,809 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 132,372 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

engine coolant level low

Fail 23 Jun 2021 132,375 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

engine coolant level low

Pass 25 Jun 2020 115,743 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 88,720 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 88,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts and O/S rear. (5.2.3 (e))

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 VVF is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VVF, 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 VVF is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 July 2016.

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