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LJ16 NSW

2016 Citroen C4 Cactus

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,312 mi
Last recorded63,312 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C4 Cactus46,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ16 NSW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4 Cactus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 63,312 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2026 63,312 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front and rear hangers broken off. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 59,816 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi pipe hanger broken corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm 205/50/17 xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 55,526 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front flexi slight insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 50,677 miles

2 front tyres 3mm 205/50/17

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 50,677 miles

2 front tyres 3mm 205/50/17

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 47,325 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 42,225 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 33,710 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 33,710 miles

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

Coolant leak coolant level low

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 33,220 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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 NSW is a 2016 Citroen C4 Cactus in Black 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 NSW is a 2016 Citroen C4 Cactus, first registered on 23 August 2016.

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