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SV16 XNM

2016 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

40,292 mi
Last recorded40,292 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV16 XNM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 40,292 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 40,291 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2024 36,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 36,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 33,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2022 29,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 May 2022 29,649 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 25,067 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 21,573 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter damp (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 May 2020 21,573 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 14,497 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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SV16 XNM is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Purple 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 SV16 XNM, 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 SV16 XNM registered?

SV16 XNM is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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