CarVerify

Free Car Check

AE16 XPL

2016 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,578 mi
Last recorded86,578 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 XPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 86,578 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 80,350 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 80,350 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 70,492 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 70,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 59,578 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 51,488 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 38,968 miles

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

eng oil low

Fail 22 Mar 2021 38,968 miles

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

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

eng oil low

Pass 5 Mar 2020 31,838 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 24,585 miles

oil leak from inter cooler poss turbo

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
Full Citroen C4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AE16 XPL is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 XPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE16 XPL?

You can check the full history of AE16 XPL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AE16 XPL registered?

AE16 XPL is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is AE16 XPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 XPL 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.

Does AE16 XPL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AE16 XPL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.