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FV16 BWG

2016 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,013 mi
Last recorded76,013 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 BWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 76,013 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 72,551 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 65,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 14 Mar 2023 56,174 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 45,907 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 45,907 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 45,289 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 45,289 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 44,306 miles

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

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

recommend a wheel alignment

Pass 12 Jun 2019 39,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 39,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (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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FV16 BWG is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FV16 BWG, 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 FV16 BWG registered?

FV16 BWG is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 July 2016.

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