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PO16 VCN

2016 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,419 mi
Last recorded86,419 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO16 VCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 86,419 miles

Nearside Front track rod rubber perishing badly advise changing asap

Nearside Rear brake pipe connection seeping fluid behind drum

Offside Front track rod rubber is perishing badly advise changing asap

Offside Rear brake pipe connection seeping fluid behind the drum

Oil leak, but not excessive seems to be alot of oil on engine not sure if leaking or spillage advise getting checked (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 86,419 miles

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

Nearside Front track rod rubber perishing badly advise changing asap

Nearside Rear brake pipe connection seeping fluid behind drum

Offside Front track rod rubber is perishing badly advise changing asap

Offside Rear brake pipe connection seeping fluid behind the drum

Oil leak, but not excessive seems to be alot of oil on engine not sure if leaking or spillage advise getting checked (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 81,708 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 81,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 77,016 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 76,994 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 71,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 66,290 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 62,044 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip insecure but no grease leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 62,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip insecure but no grease leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 46,902 miles

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

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

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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PO16 VCN is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PO16 VCN, 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 PO16 VCN registered?

PO16 VCN is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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