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GJ16 ABV

2016 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,185 mi
Last recorded61,185 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ16 ABV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 61,185 miles

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Pass 24 Mar 2025 50,218 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 41,268 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 41,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 33,820 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 27,235 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 27,235 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 24,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perished and tread area starting to tear/crack..RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT OF BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres sidewall perished recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 22,587 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Mar 2019 18,557 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 18,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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GJ16 ABV is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Grey 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 GJ16 ABV, 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

How do I check the history of GJ16 ABV?

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What year was GJ16 ABV registered?

GJ16 ABV is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is GJ16 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ16 ABV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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