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FV16 VJO

2016 Citroen C4

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,698 mi
Last recorded83,698 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 VJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 83,698 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 70,553 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 70,548 miles

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

Front exhaust hangers snapped

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

Oil level low

Pass 29 Aug 2023 57,511 miles

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

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

Front exhaust hanger snapped

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 45,307 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 45,307 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 21,644 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 21,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 17,135 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 12,939 miles

Boot lid slightly loose damage to boot but secure in position (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jun 2019 12,983 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Boot lid slightly loose damage to boot but secure in position (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 VJO is a 2016 Citroen C4 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV16 VJO registered?

FV16 VJO is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 June 2016.

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The MOT history for FV16 VJO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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