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DS16 XZX

2016 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,739 mi
Last recorded98,739 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 XZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 98,739 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 98,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 91,551 miles

both front tyres close to limit

front exhaust mount broken but still supported

Pass 2 Apr 2024 83,063 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 83,039 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 74,741 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 74,737 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 67,469 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 56,203 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 47,503 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 39,773 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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DS16 XZX is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DS16 XZX, 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 XZX registered?

DS16 XZX is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is DS16 XZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS16 XZX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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