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SM16 FPK

2016 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,767 mi
Last recorded87,767 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 FPK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 87,767 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 87,767 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 82,857 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 82,857 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light high vis (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 76,117 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 68,333 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil level low (1 liter added to carry out test)

Pass 29 Oct 2021 56,558 miles

Offside Wiper deteriorated

Rear Tyres 3mm

Fail 25 Oct 2021 56,419 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyres 3mm

Pass 3 Dec 2020 47,934 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust hanger in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv gaiter inner clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv gaiter inner clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 47,900 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust hanger in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv gaiter inner clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv gaiter inner clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 34,456 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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SM16 FPK is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SM16 FPK, 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 FPK registered?

SM16 FPK is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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