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YJZ 2849

2016 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,504 mi
Last recorded85,504 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJZ 2849
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 85,504 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 12 May 2026 85,504 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure and noisy on rotation (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure and noisy on rotation (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 May 2025 70,609 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2024 56,885 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 53,974 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 53,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 48,226 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 48,226 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 43,505 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 41,202 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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YJZ 2849 is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YJZ 2849, 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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YJZ 2849 is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 April 2016.

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