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YW16 DEU

2016 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,669 mi
Last recorded68,669 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW16 DEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 68,669 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 68,669 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 61,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

TPMS light on .

o/s rear Bumper damaged but no sharp edge .

Fail 22 Apr 2025 61,851 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

TPMS light on .

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

o/s rear Bumper damaged but no sharp edge .

Pass 25 Mar 2024 52,955 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 52,822 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested osf/nsf (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam osf/nsf (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 46,022 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 39,642 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 39,642 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 34,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 29,929 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 24,697 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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YW16 DEU is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YW16 DEU, 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 YW16 DEU registered?

YW16 DEU is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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