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FJ16 SXE

2016 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

188,166 mi
Last recorded188,166 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ16 SXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 188,166 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 188,166 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 177,073 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 168,471 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 153,656 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 143,656 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 143,656 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 128,534 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 115,715 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Under tray fitted

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 103,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 87,840 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 74,170 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 74,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2020 61,511 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 45,593 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 24,643 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 23,298 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear 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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FJ16 SXE is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ16 SXE, 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 FJ16 SXE registered?

FJ16 SXE is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 March 2016.

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The MOT history for FJ16 SXE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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