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DC16 BYA

2016 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,669 mi
Last recorded51,669 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 BYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 51,669 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 45,910 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 40,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 34,283 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 27,331 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Dec 2021 27,331 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Dec 2020 21,619 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 16,880 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 14,468 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 BYA is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYA, 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 BYA registered?

DC16 BYA is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 August 2016.

Is DC16 BYA safe to buy?

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