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DT16 XEU

2016 Citroen C4 Cactus

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,899 mi
Last recorded51,899 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C4 Cactus46,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT16 XEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4 Cactus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 51,899 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 51,898 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 48,227 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 48,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin APP 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 44,402 miles

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

pin hole in n/s/f cv boot

Pass 5 Aug 2023 36,493 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 36,493 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 28,792 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket corroded and cracked and breaking away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer cv boot slightly leaking grease . suspect pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet part blocked

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak and oil level on min (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 28,792 miles

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

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket corroded and cracked and breaking away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer cv boot slightly leaking grease . suspect pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet part blocked

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak and oil level on min (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 22,443 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly leaks

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 22,443 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly leaks

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 18,301 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 13,072 miles

Registration plates front and rear 3d type not all black letters . advise refitting uk spec plates on car

Fail 25 Jul 2019 13,043 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner cv boot insecure metal ring come off and rattling on shaft . grease come out off joint (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plates front and rear 3d type not all black letters . advise refitting uk spec plates on car

How Reliable is the Citroen C4 Cactus?

Based on 150,634 MOT tests across 21,619 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
6,270
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
21,619
On UK Roads
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DT16 XEU is a 2016 Citroen C4 Cactus in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2016 Citroen C4 Cactus models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 46,205 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Citroen C4 Cactus typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Citroen C4 Cactus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DT16 XEU is a 2016 Citroen C4 Cactus, first registered on 23 July 2016.

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