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HY16 VMZ

2016 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,851 mi
Last recorded71,851 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY16 VMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 71,851 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2026 67,127 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 66,986 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective insecure (6.1.2 (a))

bonnet release pull lever insecure

Fail 30 Dec 2024 66,948 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower spot lamp bulb hanging causing fire risk on plastic bumper

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit,measured at 3mm,worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

bonnet release pull lever insecure

Pass 2 Jan 2024 61,199 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

coolant low

service light on

undertrays fitted obscuring from inspection

Fail 2 Jan 2024 61,199 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

coolant low

service light on

undertrays fitted obscuring from inspection

Pass 30 Dec 2022 54,620 miles

Backbox exhaust mount damaged

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

Fail 30 Dec 2022 54,620 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Backbox exhaust mount damaged

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 52,436 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 9 Dec 2021 52,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 11 Dec 2020 50,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust mount broken.

Fail 11 Dec 2020 50,777 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Bulb not fitted correctly. (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust mount broken.

Pass 3 Jul 2019 33,343 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 30,903 miles

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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HY16 VMZ is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HY16 VMZ, 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 HY16 VMZ registered?

HY16 VMZ is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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