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AE16 UVZ

2016 Citroen C4

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,068 mi
Last recorded92,068 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 UVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 92,068 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 92,067 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 89,674 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 88,732 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 88,615 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 88,591 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2023 85,405 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 85,401 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle and rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 74,873 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective both hangers at middle and rear of exhaust corroded insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front DPF join corroded and splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 65,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 56,405 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 56,405 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 41,687 miles

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

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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AE16 UVZ is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AE16 UVZ, 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 AE16 UVZ registered?

AE16 UVZ is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 March 2016.

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