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LY16 CHX

2016 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,388 mi
Last recorded100,388 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY16 CHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 100,388 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroen for information and to arrange a free repair

Fail 31 Oct 2025 100,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working and inner (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroen for information and to arrange a free repair

Pass 3 Jun 2025 97,942 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides, and noisy in operation (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 97,942 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe corroded and split near dpf clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides, and noisy in operation (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 90,045 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 Stone Chips In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 81,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2023 81,234 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 66,721 miles

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))

n/s/f headlight slight damage

Pass 28 May 2021 53,046 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 May 2021 53,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2020 43,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 29,868 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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LY16 CHX 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 LY16 CHX, 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 LY16 CHX registered?

LY16 CHX is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 June 2016.

Is LY16 CHX safe to buy?

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