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DF16 CVR

2016 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,136 mi
Last recorded87,136 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 CVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 87,136 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 87,126 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Broken on flexy. Blow slightly further down also (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 76,900 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 76,900 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 67,605 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 67,600 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 58,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 49,098 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2021 49,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Jun 2020 38,694 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 38,694 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 25,478 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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DF16 CVR 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 DF16 CVR, 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 DF16 CVR registered?

DF16 CVR is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 July 2016.

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