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YL65 CYZ

2016 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,658 mi
Last recorded78,658 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 CYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 78,658 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear bumper damage

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

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

coolant above max line

Pass 29 Jan 2025 75,196 miles

Nearside number plate lamp lens missing

Fail 29 Jan 2025 75,195 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside number plate lamp lens missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 71,574 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 71,574 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2023 67,368 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 67,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on

Pass 1 Feb 2022 60,448 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 52,393 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 43,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 43,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 43,674 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 29,216 miles

Offside Front 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
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YL65 CYZ is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol 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 YL65 CYZ, 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 YL65 CYZ registered?

YL65 CYZ is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 February 2016.

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