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YX16 XKL

2016 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,564 mi
Last recorded76,564 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX16 XKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 76,564 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a broken bracket

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 74,277 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 74,277 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 70,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in outer shoulder ()

Pass 24 Feb 2023 63,197 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 53,329 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 53,329 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 47,696 miles

tpms light on

Pass 28 Feb 2020 44,794 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket corroded and coming away but exhaust still secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 44,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket corroded and coming away but exhaust still secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 34,584 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 34,584 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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YX16 XKL is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,600cc diesel 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 YX16 XKL, 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 YX16 XKL registered?

YX16 XKL is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 March 2016.

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