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PJ16 PHY

2016 Citroen C4

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,018 mi
Last recorded49,018 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ16 PHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 49,018 miles

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

Rear axle corroded.

Fail 17 Feb 2026 49,018 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 14 Feb 2025 41,030 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 36,856 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 36,856 miles

Windscreen washer not working Refitted pipe (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 32,106 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 28,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 24,771 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 22,444 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Mounting corroded away from rear exhaust pipe.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 18,291 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 PHY is a 2016 Citroen C4 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PHY, 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 PJ16 PHY registered?

PJ16 PHY is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 June 2016.

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