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FV16 VLH

2016 Citroen C4

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

168,038 mi
Last recorded168,038 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 VLH
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 168,038 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 168,038 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2026 163,741 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 163,741 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2025 150,138 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 149,906 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 141,049 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 141,049 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 129,588 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 116,989 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 109,356 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 100,108 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 85,944 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 65,592 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 65,588 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 59,174 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 48,740 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 37,362 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 37,338 miles

under tray fitted caused obstruction to view

Pass 5 Jun 2019 34,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 34,358 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (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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FV16 VLH is a 2016 Citroen C4 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VLH, 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 VLH registered?

FV16 VLH is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 August 2016.

Is FV16 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV16 VLH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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