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FL16 NZM

2016 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

115,945 mi
Last recorded115,945 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL16 NZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 115,945 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 115,945 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 108,214 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 108,214 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 96,996 miles

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

heat shield slightly loose rear

Fail 2 May 2024 96,996 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

heat shield slightly loose rear

Pass 5 May 2023 85,113 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S ()

Fail 3 May 2023 85,111 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer heat shield loose

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S ()

Pass 4 May 2022 72,845 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 May 2022 72,845 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure headlight mountings snapped /held in by gaffer tape / light moveing flickering/bouncing when vehicle moveing (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 72,822 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 56,957 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 56,957 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 44,996 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 31,537 miles

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

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

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

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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FL16 NZM is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FL16 NZM, 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 FL16 NZM registered?

FL16 NZM is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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