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YW16 EAY

2016 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,390 mi
Last recorded78,390 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW16 EAY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 78,390 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 67,033 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 67,019 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 59,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges advise attention (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges advise attention (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 50,397 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 50,330 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 39,696 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 34,119 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 34,119 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 18,484 miles

under - tray cover fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2019 18,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 16,184 miles

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

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 EAY is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EAY, 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 EAY registered?

YW16 EAY is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 July 2016.

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