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VX16 UCF

2016 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,924 mi
Last recorded85,924 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX16 UCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 85,924 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Apr 2026 85,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 May 2025 76,891 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 76,859 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 69,639 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 69,610 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2023 59,958 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 50,083 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 39,287 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns and os slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os on 3mm + uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt on central row ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os: pitted inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all road wheels slightly damaged

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 10 Jan 2020 27,462 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 18,844 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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VX16 UCF is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VX16 UCF, 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 VX16 UCF registered?

VX16 UCF is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 March 2016.

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