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PL16 WVS

2016 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,189 mi
Last recorded72,189 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL16 WVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 72,189 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 64,620 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 64,620 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 55,770 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 55,770 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 50,920 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 50,876 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cuts and cracks on the sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 47,126 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted ALSO LOOSING AIR (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 45,954 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 40,206 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 40,206 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 25,455 miles

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

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

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

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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PL16 WVS is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 PL16 WVS, 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 PL16 WVS registered?

PL16 WVS is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 August 2016.

Is PL16 WVS safe to buy?

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