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RF16 BUE

2016 Citroen C4

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,747 mi
Last recorded92,747 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF16 BUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 92,747 miles

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

front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 21 Apr 2026 92,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 16 Apr 2025 73,893 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 73,893 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

engine misfire

Pass 24 Apr 2024 57,725 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 57,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 55,405 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts / inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on edges / 2.1mm

Fail 11 Apr 2023 55,405 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts / inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on edges / 2.1mm

Pass 22 Apr 2022 53,608 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 44,174 miles

both front tyres close to limit & nail in o/s/f tread .......

o/s/f seat belt buckle casing missing .......

Pass 1 Jun 2020 37,988 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 37,988 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 29,073 miles

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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RF16 BUE is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RF16 BUE, 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 RF16 BUE registered?

RF16 BUE is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 June 2016.

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