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NL16 FVV

2016 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,850 mi
Last recorded77,850 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 FVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 77,850 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2025 72,364 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 72,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 60,667 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 52,550 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 52,550 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 46,950 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 39,713 miles

Nsf tyre on tread bars and bald on inner edge

Osf shock wet

Rear tyres cracking and cut

Fail 25 Jan 2022 39,713 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Rough / Grating (7.7 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nsf disc scored

Nsf tyre on tread bars and bald on inner edge

Osf binding

Osf shock wet

Rear tyres cracking and cut

Rotational noise nsf

Pass 28 Jan 2021 33,380 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 33,380 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 28,646 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 24,974 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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NL16 FVV is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol 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 NL16 FVV, 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 NL16 FVV registered?

NL16 FVV is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is NL16 FVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL16 FVV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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