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BW16 FMJ

2016 Citroen C4 Cactus

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,505 mi
Last recorded81,505 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C4 Cactus46,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 FMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4 Cactus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 81,505 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 81,505 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 72,695 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 72,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 66,415 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust centre pipe bracket corroded and partly detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 60,547 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread slightly low (3mm) and slightly worn on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread slightly low (2.8mm) and worn on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 60,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread slightly low (3mm) and slightly worn on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread slightly low (2.8mm) and worn on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 57,164 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 35,270 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 35,270 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 20,962 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 20,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 20,283 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C4 Cactus?

Based on 150,634 MOT tests across 21,619 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
6,270
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
21,619
On UK Roads
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BW16 FMJ is a 2016 Citroen C4 Cactus in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2016 Citroen C4 Cactus models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 46,205 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Citroen C4 Cactus typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Citroen C4 Cactus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BW16 FMJ is a 2016 Citroen C4 Cactus, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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