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YA65 DYV

2016 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

89,219 mi
Last recorded89,219 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA65 DYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 89,219 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 80,238 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 80,237 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 75,038 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 75,038 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 75,024 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure center exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component insecure door glass (hinge type) insecure likely to fall down (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

engine oil low some topped up for the test

tyer pressure monitoring light is on pls check tyre pressure

Pass 27 Jan 2023 68,286 miles

Nearside Front body panel missing

Fail 26 Jan 2023 68,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Body: panel missing

Fail 26 Jan 2023 68,285 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 62,324 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 62,324 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 53,676 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 53,675 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 47,117 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 37,756 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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YA65 DYV is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YA65 DYV, 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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YA65 DYV is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 February 2016.

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