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DS16 JPY

2016 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,242 mi
Last recorded98,242 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 JPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 98,242 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))

Fail 24 Jan 2026 98,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jan 2025 89,741 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

unable to check 3rd rows of seats and belts security (seats are folded down)

Fail 28 Jan 2025 89,694 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

unable to check 3rd rows of seats and belts security (seats are folded down)

Pass 22 Jan 2024 76,246 miles

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

unable to check rear seats security (seats are folded down)

Pass 28 Jan 2023 64,432 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 51,818 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 51,818 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 42,954 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 30,967 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 30,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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 JPY is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DS16 JPY, 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 JPY registered?

DS16 JPY is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 July 2016.

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