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MD16 SZG

2016 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,101 mi
Last recorded112,101 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD16 SZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 112,101 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 110,953 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 109,376 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Feb 2025 109,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Tail pipe bracket corroded/ detached + Loose exhaust clamp hanging on exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Mar 2024 95,958 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing and play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded and detached but system is still secure

Fail 29 Feb 2024 95,668 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 83,997 miles

Inner edge wear to both front tyres

Fail 28 Feb 2023 83,997 miles

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

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

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

Inner edge wear to both front tyres

Pass 9 Mar 2022 69,243 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 58,018 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2020 48,445 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 48,445 miles

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

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

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 10 Jul 2019 41,117 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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MD16 SZG is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MD16 SZG, 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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MD16 SZG is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 July 2016.

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