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SJ16 FRF

2016 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,191 mi
Last recorded40,191 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 FRF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 40,191 miles

Front both front fog lights outer lenses deteriorated/misted

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2025 37,415 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear most bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 37,412 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bottom arm rear bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm and bald on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm and wearing bald on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 32,245 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs and with slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear most bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 3,4,3,mm to zero on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 3,4,3,mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2023 28,381 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs with pitting and slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear most bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front coolant leak in engine bay

Pass 28 Apr 2022 25,320 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ALL REAR SEATS

Fail 28 Apr 2022 25,320 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS N/S O/S (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ALL REAR SEATS

Pass 30 Apr 2021 20,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges,inner 2mm, centre 5mm, outer 3mm with slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges, inner 2mm, centre 5mm, outer 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 20,955 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front outer cv gaitor, large clips broken ,and gaitor loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges,inner 2mm, centre 5mm, outer 3mm with slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges, inner 2mm, centre 5mm, outer 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2020 18,170 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 14,067 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 14,067 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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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SJ16 FRF 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 66.7%.

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 SJ16 FRF, 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 SJ16 FRF registered?

SJ16 FRF is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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