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WU16 EJO

2016 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,028 mi
Last recorded114,028 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU16 EJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 114,028 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Slight score on windscreen

Fail 15 Apr 2025 114,028 miles

Exhaust system insecure Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Window in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Slight score on windscreen

Pass 26 Apr 2024 99,395 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 99,395 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 82,965 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 14 Apr 2023 82,963 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel insecure window (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2022 67,448 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 67,446 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 56,740 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 56,740 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter split (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 50,744 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 50,690 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2019 34,063 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 34,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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WU16 EJO is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WU16 EJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU16 EJO registered?

WU16 EJO is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is WU16 EJO safe to buy?

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