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YG16 BYF

2016 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,570 mi
Last recorded74,570 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 BYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 74,570 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 74,570 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 60,497 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 56,197 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 50,438 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 44,515 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wear on inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jan 2021 37,494 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 34,035 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 23,813 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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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YG16 BYF is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG16 BYF, 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 YG16 BYF registered?

YG16 BYF is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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The MOT history for YG16 BYF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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