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AE16 XPJ

2016 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,580 mi
Last recorded58,580 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 XPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 58,580 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 54,721 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 47,999 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))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 47,949 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))

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))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 42,109 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 34,293 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 26,901 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Jan 2020 22,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm 205/50 x 17 89 v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.0 mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 22,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm 205/50 x 17 89 v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.0 mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 16,455 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 16,455 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 XPJ is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AE16 XPJ, 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 XPJ registered?

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

Is AE16 XPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 XPJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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