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CA16 CHY

2016 Citroen C4 Cactus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,216 mi
Last recorded104,216 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C4 Cactus46,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 CHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4 Cactus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 104,216 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 79,065 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 79,065 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 78,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 77,580 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides knock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly stiff to turn (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside headlight has wedges holding it secure at time of test

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 72,201 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 67,462 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))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 62,312 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 53,713 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 53,712 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 47,217 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 10 Aug 2019 47,217 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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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CA16 CHY is a 2016 Citroen C4 Cactus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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CA16 CHY is a 2016 Citroen C4 Cactus, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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