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SJ16 PYV

2016 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,866 mi
Last recorded52,866 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 PYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 52,866 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyres, severely perished on wall, in-between tread, inner and outer edge of tread.

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service light on

Pass 28 Feb 2025 49,984 miles

Front Tyres, perished on wall and in-between tread

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

Service light on

Fail 26 Feb 2025 49,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyres, perished on wall and in-between tread

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

Service light on

Pass 26 Feb 2024 45,644 miles

Front Tyres, walls perished

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

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

Rear Tyres, perished on wall and in-between tread

Pass 27 Feb 2023 42,191 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Tyres, perished on wall and in-between tread

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyres, perished on wall, in-between tread and severely perished on outer edge of tread

Service light on

Pass 1 Mar 2022 38,703 miles

Front Tyres, walls cut and perished

Rear Tyres, walls perished

Fail 1 Mar 2022 38,699 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyres, walls cut and perished

Rear Tyres, walls perished

Pass 23 Feb 2021 35,518 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 35,518 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 33,113 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyres, walls perished

Fail 20 Feb 2020 33,113 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyres, walls perished

Pass 25 Feb 2019 26,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low tread 2.6mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low tread 2.8mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

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 PYV is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol 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 PYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ16 PYV registered?

SJ16 PYV is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 March 2016.

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