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YG16 JSY

2016 Citroen C4

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,657 mi
Last recorded81,657 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 JSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 81,657 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 81,654 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 74,875 miles

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

tpms light on

Fail 3 Feb 2025 74,816 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

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

tpms light on

Pass 9 Feb 2024 67,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall has evidence of runflat damage ( screw in tyre ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear minor body damage

TPMS light on

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 8 Feb 2024 67,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all unable to attach device to check due to damage to socket (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall has evidence of runflat damage ( screw in tyre ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear minor body damage

TPMS light on

Pass 9 Feb 2023 62,819 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 62,804 miles

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

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

TPMS Light on Dash

Pass 25 Jun 2022 59,790 miles

Coolant level low

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2022 59,790 miles

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

Coolant level low

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 49,719 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 41,073 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 30,305 miles

Front bumper damaged/grill

Front under tray damaged and loose

Nearside Outer sill has slight damage

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

Rear exhaust mounting deteriated

Rear under tray damaged and loose

suspect possible leak from add blu reservoir/tank

Fail 26 Mar 2019 30,302 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged/grill

Front under tray damaged and loose

Nearside Outer sill has slight damage

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

Rear exhaust mounting deteriated

Rear under tray damaged and loose

suspect possible leak from add blu reservoir/tank

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 JSY is a 2016 Citroen C4 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YG16 JSY, 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 JSY registered?

YG16 JSY is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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