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DE16 HPF

2016 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,854 mi
Last recorded96,854 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 HPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 96,854 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 96,843 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 87,809 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp damaged, lamp still secure

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 80,691 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated system still fully supported

Nearside Front head lamp bracket damaged lamp still secure

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 80,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated system still fully supported

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 11 Mar 2023 74,685 miles

Battery slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. inner edge worn. perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge worn. perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2023 74,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm. inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery slightly insecure

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. inner edge worn. perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge worn. perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 66,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing, inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 66,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing, inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 61,060 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 47,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 36,624 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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DE16 HPF is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE16 HPF, 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 DE16 HPF registered?

DE16 HPF is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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