CarVerify

Free Car Check

YD16 ZAO

2016 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,990 mi
Last recorded94,990 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD16 ZAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 94,990 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 94,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 88,497 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 79,274 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 68,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush cracked and perished but movement not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush cracked and perished but movement not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 68,294 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both registration lights inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush cracked and perished but movement not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

No coolant in expansion tank

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush cracked and perished but movement not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 57,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bushes cracked and perished but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bushes cracked and perished but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn bald on edges and at 2mm 205 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked and perished 205 55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edges at 2mm 205 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 57,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre worn through to cords 205 55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre under 1.6mm 205 55 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bushes cracked and perished but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bushes cracked and perished but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn bald on edges and at 2mm 205 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked and perished 205 55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edges at 2mm 205 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 47,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edges and at 2mm 205 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Wiper smearing

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 4 Aug 2021 47,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edges and at 2mm 205 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

No coolant in expansion tank

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs heavily scored and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wiper smearing

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 4 Aug 2020 41,211 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play just passes, strongly suggest having this replaced asap. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 28,733 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear 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
Full Citroen C4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YD16 ZAO is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YD16 ZAO, 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

How do I check the history of YD16 ZAO?

You can check the full history of YD16 ZAO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YD16 ZAO registered?

YD16 ZAO is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 August 2016.

Is YD16 ZAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD16 ZAO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YD16 ZAO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YD16 ZAO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.