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R30 MSL

2016 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,507 mi
Last recorded86,507 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 MSL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 86,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm edges wearing close to central 3/4 tread limit 225 / 45 r18 (5.2.3 (e))

No outstanding recall

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside outer close to 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2026 85,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm edges wearing close to central 3/4 tread limit 225 / 45 r18 (5.2.3 (e))

No outstanding recall

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside outer close to 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 79,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 64,271 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 45,961 miles

Offside Front driveshaft outer cv gaiter slight perishing

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 39,196 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 30,873 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 30,873 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 23,655 miles

225/45/R18/95Y. Fronts 5mm. Rears 3mm.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 15,927 miles

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

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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R30 MSL is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 R30 MSL, 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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R30 MSL is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 May 2016.

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