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LG16 EMF

2016 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,394 mi
Last recorded93,394 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG16 EMF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 93,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 91V 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 91V 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 93,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 91V 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 91V 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 79,507 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 79,507 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to n/s dip beam inoperative. (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

tpms light illuminated.

Pass 14 Dec 2023 71,592 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 71,592 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to o/sdip beam inoperative. (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light illuminated.

Pass 8 Nov 2022 60,031 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 60,031 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure support bracket broke off. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 49,879 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 48,405 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 48,402 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 38,924 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 EMF is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LG16 EMF, 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 LG16 EMF registered?

LG16 EMF is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 April 2016.

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The MOT history for LG16 EMF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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