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EK16 UPW

2016 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,988 mi
Last recorded50,988 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 UPW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2026 50,988 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 42,798 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 35,744 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 35,744 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 28,011 miles

corrosion on rear brake disc inner faces

under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2021 22,773 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 19,092 miles

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

under body trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2019 13,983 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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EK16 UPW is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK16 UPW, 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 EK16 UPW registered?

EK16 UPW is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 3 May 2016.

Is EK16 UPW safe to buy?

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