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DS16 JNV

2016 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,655 mi
Last recorded76,655 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 JNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 76,655 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2025 73,558 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 72,937 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 64,938 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 55,594 miles

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

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

Offside Front cv boot slightly perished

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 46,655 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 46,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 41,089 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 32,531 miles

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

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

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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DS16 JNV is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Blue 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 DS16 JNV, 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 DS16 JNV registered?

DS16 JNV is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 June 2016.

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