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EF16 AEC

2016 Citroen C4

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,853 mi
Last recorded128,853 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 AEC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 128,853 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 128,845 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 113,979 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 113,970 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 98,020 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 85,093 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 85,093 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 68,250 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))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 54,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 45,860 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 31,454 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 31,454 miles

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

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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EF16 AEC is a 2016 Citroen C4 in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 EF16 AEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF16 AEC registered?

EF16 AEC is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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