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YJ16 RBM

2016 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,453 mi
Last recorded95,453 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 RBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 95,453 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All 3 Seats ()

Pass 16 Oct 2024 86,721 miles

Coolant expansion bottle empty

Oil leak stains on gearbox andundertray

Rear cap loose on exhaust diesel particulate filter

Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of all rear seat belts

Fail 11 Oct 2024 86,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant expansion bottle empty

Oil leak stains on gearbox andundertray

Rear cap loose on exhaust diesel particulate filter

Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of all rear seat belts

Pass 17 Oct 2023 79,795 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 79,795 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 66,414 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 66,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 66,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 55,754 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All passenger seats ()

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 46,990 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 46,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust backbox bracket unbonded from housing

Pass 4 Oct 2019 41,837 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 39,684 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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YJ16 RBM is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YJ16 RBM, 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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YJ16 RBM is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 August 2016.

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