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PJ16 HSZ

2016 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,326 mi
Last recorded67,326 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ16 HSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 67,326 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 67,326 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 67,293 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both D - bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 61,916 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 54,795 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 54,795 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 48,681 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre slight cracking and stepping in tread

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 48,681 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre slight cracking and stepping in tread

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 43,718 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Jul 2022 43,718 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Jul 2021 37,491 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 37,491 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 28,420 miles

Front disc lipp

Pass 19 Apr 2019 18,664 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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PJ16 HSZ is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PJ16 HSZ, 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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PJ16 HSZ is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 May 2016.

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