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SM16 FOA

2016 Citroen C4

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,918 mi
Last recorded39,918 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 FOA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 39,918 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 36,774 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 33,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 29,180 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 25,219 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 25,219 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 22,076 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 17,071 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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SM16 FOA is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FOA, 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 SM16 FOA registered?

SM16 FOA is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 May 2016.

Is SM16 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM16 FOA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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