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HX16 VVE

2016 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

146,479 mi
Last recorded146,479 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX16 VVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 146,479 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2026 145,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 134,976 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 134,227 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 133,316 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 124,948 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 116,528 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 110,254 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 110,254 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 102,899 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 94,898 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 94,898 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 94,777 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 88,094 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 78,458 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 67,558 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 56,728 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 56,722 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 49,311 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 38,680 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 34,587 miles

nearside washer jet not working

Fail 29 Mar 2019 34,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

nearside washer jet not working

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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HX16 VVE is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HX16 VVE, 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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HX16 VVE is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 March 2016.

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