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HY16 XBE

2016 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,924 mi
Last recorded48,924 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY16 XBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 48,924 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 47,824 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 47,824 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 46,290 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to outer wear markers with cuts in tread

o/s/f tyre worn to outer wear markers

Pass 26 Oct 2022 45,085 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 44,065 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 43,046 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 43,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 41,500 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 41,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 XBE is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XBE, 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 XBE registered?

HY16 XBE is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is HY16 XBE safe to buy?

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