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DC16 BXL

2016 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,209 mi
Last recorded73,209 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 BXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 73,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 73,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 65,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 57,113 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated and brackets modified but secure

Pass 9 Jun 2023 54,976 miles

EMISSIONS: CO just met as fluctuating

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play PLAY NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE WHEN CHECKED ON TURN PLATES * (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ns and os ()

front tyres uneven wear *

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Fail 9 Jun 2023 54,976 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EMISSIONS: CO just met as fluctuating

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective HANGER deteriorated / corroded / split. System adequately supported at time of inspection (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play PLAY NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE WHEN CHECKED ON TURN PLATES * (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front tyres uneven wear *

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 8 Jun 2022 46,649 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Fail 8 Jun 2022 46,649 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Pass 28 Jun 2021 38,166 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s + n/s ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 32,013 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover deteriated

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 27,420 miles

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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DC16 BXL is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DC16 BXL, 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 DC16 BXL registered?

DC16 BXL is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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