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AE16 UXJ

2016 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,963 mi
Last recorded70,963 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 UXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 70,963 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 67,061 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 63,487 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 63,487 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2022 60,062 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 55,778 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 51,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 50 17 89v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 49,405 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 43,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front disc brakes are scored and have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Numerous small cuts in the tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Two cuts in the tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 43,701 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front disc brakes are scored and have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Numerous small cuts in the tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Two cuts in the tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (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 UXJ is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UXJ, 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 UXJ registered?

AE16 UXJ is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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