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PX16 OTD

2016 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,204 mi
Last recorded71,204 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX16 OTD
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 71,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

axle corroded

subframe corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2026 71,204 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

axle corroded

subframe corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2025 67,992 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OS and NS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS and NS - 3mm and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2025 67,871 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

axle corroded

front subframe corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2024 66,391 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 66,372 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2023 63,390 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 51,905 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 43,630 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer front mount point corroded and broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 34,688 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Dec 2019 25,888 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 19,178 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 19,177 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (1.8mm). (5.2.3 (e))

Service indicator displayed on dash.

Fail 5 Oct 2018 16,126 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding Front brakes binding heavily. (1.2.1 (f))

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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PX16 OTD is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PX16 OTD, 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 PX16 OTD registered?

PX16 OTD is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 March 2016.

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