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SG65 VNJ

2016 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,178 mi
Last recorded80,178 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG65 VNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 80,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 80,178 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 72,622 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 64,177 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2024 64,175 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2023 56,430 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 47,052 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 47,052 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 38,519 miles

front screen wash jets in need of adjustment

inner face of both rear brake discs badly corroded, in need of replacment

Pass 20 Jul 2020 34,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 23 May 2019 22,495 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 20,745 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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SG65 VNJ is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SG65 VNJ, 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 SG65 VNJ registered?

SG65 VNJ is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 January 2016.

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