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LJ16 MFW

2016 Citroen C4 Cactus

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,975 mi
Last recorded98,975 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C4 Cactus46,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ16 MFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4 Cactus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 98,975 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 98,975 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 90,418 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 90,415 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 88,263 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2024 88,263 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 86,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot has misting of grease. no visible splits

Pass 16 Aug 2022 83,218 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 69,454 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 58,029 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 48,285 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

How Reliable is the Citroen C4 Cactus?

Based on 150,634 MOT tests across 21,619 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
6,270
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
21,619
On UK Roads
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LJ16 MFW is a 2016 Citroen C4 Cactus in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Citroen C4 Cactus models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 46,205 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Citroen C4 Cactus typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Citroen C4 Cactus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ16 MFW is a 2016 Citroen C4 Cactus, first registered on 18 August 2016.

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