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VU16 CFP

2016 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,353 mi
Last recorded68,353 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 CFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 68,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 68,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 64,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 64,475 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 58,941 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 58,855 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 51,266 miles

Both front upper strut bearings noisy.

Pass 1 Sep 2022 44,253 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes perished and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light insecure and lens cracked slightly (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 44,253 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced lens damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes perished and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light insecure and lens cracked slightly (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edges 205 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low and perished 205 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 34,928 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 26,259 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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Fail 26 Aug 2020 26,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

emiss to clean to read

Pass 2 Apr 2019 14,665 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (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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VU16 CFP is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 VU16 CFP, 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 VU16 CFP registered?

VU16 CFP is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 May 2016.

Is VU16 CFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU16 CFP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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