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LG16 EKR

2016 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,956 mi
Last recorded119,956 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG16 EKR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 119,956 miles

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

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

coolant level very low, possible radiator leak.

Fail 10 Feb 2026 119,952 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Broken near flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

coolant level very low, possible radiator leak.

Pass 14 Feb 2025 111,595 miles

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

Temporary repair on front exhaust joint

Various exhaust mounts missing and corroded (still secure)

Pass 2 Feb 2024 102,246 miles

Both rear tyres getting low and cracking slightly.

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 95,653 miles

N/S/F Wheel arch trim missing

Fail 15 Feb 2023 95,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

N/S/F Wheel arch trim missing

Pass 16 Feb 2022 89,383 miles

Front exhaust joint corroded and slightly blowing.

Rear exhaust mount missing but still secure.

Fail 14 Feb 2022 89,374 miles

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

Front exhaust joint corroded and slightly blowing.

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

Rear exhaust mount missing but still secure.

Pass 15 Feb 2021 83,661 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 79,938 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 79,932 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 64,300 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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LG16 EKR is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Grey 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 LG16 EKR, 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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LG16 EKR is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 April 2016.

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