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GV16 SZG

2016 Citroen C4

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,384 mi
Last recorded82,384 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV16 SZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 82,384 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 70,077 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 70,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 70,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 57,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 57,460 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 43,737 miles

N/s/f tyre sidewall perishing

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2022 43,737 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

N/s/f tyre sidewall perishing

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 36,749 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 31,494 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 23,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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GV16 SZG is a 2016 Citroen C4 in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 GV16 SZG, 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 GV16 SZG registered?

GV16 SZG is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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