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SM16 CHZ

2016 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,954 mi
Last recorded88,954 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 CHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 88,954 miles

Both front cv boot clips loose but still preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2025 83,860 miles

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

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

engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 8 Jul 2024 75,014 miles

engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 5 Jun 2023 68,335 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 68,335 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 61,286 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 55,035 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 55,034 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 45,686 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 30,506 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides. 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (d) (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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SM16 CHZ is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc 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 SM16 CHZ, 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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SM16 CHZ is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2016.

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