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DC16 BYV

2016 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,995 mi
Last recorded27,995 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 BYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 27,995 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 24,968 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 24,968 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 20,587 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 15,206 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 14,644 miles

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jan 2022 14,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2021 12,132 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 8,355 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 BYV is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BYV, 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 BYV registered?

DC16 BYV is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is DC16 BYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC16 BYV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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