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HG16 BVB

2016 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,709 mi
Last recorded82,709 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG16 BVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 82,709 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 77,519 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 77,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 71,246 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

lips on front sills damaged both sides

Pass 7 Mar 2023 65,911 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 51,829 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 28 Jan 2022 51,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Pass 3 Feb 2021 41,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 41,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 30,583 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 30,581 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 25,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall perishing (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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HG16 BVB is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG16 BVB, 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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HG16 BVB is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 6 June 2016.

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