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CE16 ZVU

2016 Citroen DS4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,008 mi
Last recorded116,008 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen DS446,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE16 ZVU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 116,008 miles

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

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact citroen for information to arrange a free repair

Fail 11 Sep 2025 116,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact citroen for information to arrange a free repair

Pass 7 May 2024 104,158 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

nail in drivers rear tyre

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2024 104,063 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front tyre starting to wear extreme inner edge.

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 15 May 2023 87,950 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts developing wear lips on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner section,also on 2.5mm in places,recommend replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Fail 15 May 2023 87,950 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn detected on shaker plate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts developing wear lips on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner section,also on 2.5mm in places,recommend replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 13 May 2022 74,615 miles

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Fail 13 May 2022 74,615 miles

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

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 28 May 2021 56,579 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 56,579 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 40,647 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 30,345 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen DS4?

Based on 158,575 MOT tests across 12,192 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
7,055
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
12,192
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 2,646
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,121
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CE16 ZVU is a 2016 Citroen DS4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2016 Citroen DS4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 46,592 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 DS4 fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 2,646 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE16 ZVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen DS4 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 10 years old, this Citroen DS4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CE16 ZVU registered?

CE16 ZVU is a 2016 Citroen DS4, first registered on 14 April 2016.

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