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FJ16 SYG

2016 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

91,235 mi
Last recorded91,235 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ16 SYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 91,235 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

multiple suspension components have surface corrosion on front and rear of vehicle

Fail 26 Feb 2026 91,118 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability hitting brake caliper on full lock (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

multiple suspension components have surface corrosion on front and rear of vehicle

Pass 5 Mar 2025 88,573 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 88,573 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))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 76,390 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 76,390 miles

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 64,582 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 55,949 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 55,949 miles

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

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 25 Feb 2021 47,305 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 47,305 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 40,399 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 40,399 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 29,734 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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FJ16 SYG is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FJ16 SYG, 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 SYG registered?

FJ16 SYG is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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