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DC16 TXK

2016 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

69,576 mi
Last recorded69,576 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 TXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 69,576 miles

Front coolant leak

Nearside Rear tyre perrishing

Rear exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 15 Sep 2025 69,576 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front coolant leak

Nearside Rear tyre perrishing

Rear exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2024 63,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 63,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 56,892 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle and rear brackets corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 56,892 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle and rear brackets corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 49,039 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective System still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear tyres. 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 49,039 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective System still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear tyres. 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 42,514 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 42,514 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 35,850 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 35,849 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 25,470 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 TXK is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 TXK, 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 TXK registered?

DC16 TXK is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 July 2016.

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